Med Tech

Morningside House Senior Living; Lansdale, Northern (Montgomery County, KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

401K match

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Hospital insurance

Supplemental insurance

Employee discount program

Job summary

Morningside House of Towamencin in Lansdale, PA is hiring Certified Medication Technician (CMT) for full-time or part-time roles. You will administer oral and topical medications to residents under nurse supervision, in accordance with state and federal regulations.

We offer competitive pay, referral bonuses, 401(k) with match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, health/dental/vision insurance, life and AD&D insurance, and opportunities for professional growth. Shifts include 1st and 2nd.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; or 1–3 months related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications as ordered by a physician under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the five rights of medication administration.
• May take and record vital signs as assigned.
• Records medication administration in the computer system.
• Observes and reports reactions or side effects to a licensed nurse.
• Administers PRN medications per policy and regulations.
• Maintains infection control practices and universal precautions.

Skills

CMT Certification

Medication administration

Vital signs

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Computer system

Job description

Now Hiring: Certified Medication Technician CMT - Full Time, Part-time

We are looking for Certified Medication Technicians CMTs to join our team at Morningside House of Towamencin, a leading personal care and memory care community in Lansdale, PA.

Available Shifts / Schedule:1st and 2nd shift

What we are offering:

• Competitive pay!


• Referral Bonus - $750 for full-time employee referrals and $375 for part-time referrals.


• Deficiency-Free Annual Survey Bonus - $100 Full-time & $50 Part-time staff


• 401K Match - company will match 50% of the first 4%. 100% vested after 6 years.


• Paid Time Off - 10 days in your first year as Full-time employee & 6 days as Part-Time.


• Tuition Reimbursement!


• Holiday Pay.


• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance.


• Employer Paid Life and AD&D insurance.


• Employer Paid Hospital Insurance.


• Optional Supplemental Insurance Coverage.


• Employee Exclusive Discount program by LifeMart.


• Professional growth and development opportunities.


• Employee Appreciation Events.

Certified Medication Technician CMT - Position Summary:

Administer oral and topical medications to residents. This individual must perform these tasks as ordered by a physician, under the supervision of a licensed nurse, and in accordance with state and federal rules and regulations. Also, must perform routine daily tasks required in maintaining the health, comfort and well-being of the residents.

Certified Medication Technician CMT - Essential Responsibilities:

• Administers medications as ordered by a physician under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with any state and federal regulations and consistent with community policy.


• Must demonstrate knowledge of “five rights” of medication administration. Administers and records all medication given to residents’ based upon their specific chart.


• May take and record vital signs of residents as assigned or as may be required by certain medications.


• Certified Medication Technician CMT records the administration of medications and/or treatments appropriately, utilizing the computer system to enter and reference resident information as needed.


• Observes and reports any reactions and/or side effects of medications to a licensed nurse immediately.


• Administers PRN medications in accordance with state and federal regulations and consistent with facility policy.


• Ensure antiseptic techniques and good hand washing practices for infection control, as well as utilizing universal precautions are in place and practiced.


• Certified Medication Technician CMT reports and when appropriate, records any changes observed in condition or behavior of residents and unusual incidents.


• Submit incident/accident reports to supervisor or Administrator within twenty-four (24) hours after their occurrence.


• Communicates with medical staff, nursing service and other department supervisors.


• Certified Medication Technician CMT supervises care staff in absence of nurses.


• Maintains, cleans and organizes the Medication Room.


• Maintains a liaison with other department supervisors to adequately plan for resident activities.


• Attends all required training, in-service and staff meetings


• May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.


• May be subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc, including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.


• Maintain resident confidentiality, staff confidentiality; treat staff and residents with kindness, dignity and respect.


• Comply with Resident’s Rights rules.

Certified Medication Technician CMT - Requirements:

• A High School Diploma or General Education Degree; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Certified Medication Technician certification required.

Morningside Elite Management provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.