Residential Medication Technician - Cedar Ridge

101 Rogers Memorial Hospital, Inc.; Town of Oconomowoc (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Employee share program

Life/disability insurance

Flex spending accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Health and wellness program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Rogers Behavioral Health in Wisconsin is seeking a Residential Medication Technician to support medication administration and nursing tasks within the residential program. This role operates under the Program RN and on-site nursing leadership to ensure safe, recovery-focused care.

Responsibilities include preparing meds, documenting in medical records, monitoring residents, responding to crises, and assisting with ADLs and activities.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED with BLS certification.
• Experience with CBRF medication administration is preferred.
• Able to lift up to 25 pounds; active rounding and milieu participation.
• Effective communication with residents, families, and team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer medications following standards and Rogers policy.
• Record medication passes and vital signs in the medical record.
• Respond to crises and provide direct care and supervision.
• Escort residents to activities and support admission/discharge processes.

Skills

Medication administration

Crisis management

Documentation

Resident supervision

De-escalation techniques

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS Certification

Medication Administration Certification

Driver's License

Job description

Summary

The Residential Medication Technician (RMT) is a specialized direct care member of the multidisciplinary treatment team with a primary focus on safe medication administration and nursing support within the residential program. The RMT functions as the designated medication-responsible staff for their program, working under the oversight of the Program Registered Nurse (RN) and in-house nursing leadership. In addition to medication responsibilities, this role supports residents of varying ages through supervision, daily care, structured activities, and therapeutic engagement. The RMT helps maintain a safe, supportive, and recovery-focused environment through medication safety, continuous observation, direct interaction, de-escalation support, and role modeling of healthy coping strategies. This position requires skills in medication administration, crisis response, therapeutic interaction, and documentation while contributing to a high-quality continuum of care.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer medications to residents in accordance with Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) Medication Management certification standards, the "six rights" of medication safety, and Rogers policy.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for medication-related concerns on the unit, escalating questions, errors, or changes in resident condition to the Program RN or on-site nursing leadership immediately, following the established nursing chain of command.
• Collaborate with the Program RN on medication reconciliation, documentation accuracy, refill tracking, and PRN administration.
• Accurately obtain and record vital signs, including orthostatic measurements, as directed by nursing staff prior to or following medication administration.
• Document medication passes, observations, and relevant resident responses accurately in the medical record in accordance with treatment plan guidelines.
• Participate in ongoing nursing-led medication competency validation.
• Provide direct care, supervision, and support to residents, including response to crisis situations and behavioral interventions.
• Ensure constant awareness of resident whereabouts and safety through active rounding and milieu participation.
• Conduct safety checks and environmental rounds to maintain compliance with infection control and security standards.
• Observe and report resident behaviors, meals, and progress to the treatment team in accordance with care plans.
• Escort residents safely to and from activities, meals, groups, outdoor programming, and appointments as needed.
• Support admission and discharge procedures, including belongings searches, documentation, and orientation.
• Encourage and assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), promoting independence, dignity, and engagement in recovery-oriented routines.
• Participate in individual and group therapeutic activities and milieu programming.
• Maintain current knowledge of departmental protocols and participate in continued learning and quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide peer support and participate in on-the-job training for new RMTs and MHTs as directed by leadership.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support team effectiveness and care quality.

Professional Conduct

Communicate professionally with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team. Maintain accountability for delegated responsibilities. Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to adjust scheduling based on patient care needs. Seek assistance when clinical situations exceed scope or competency. Model behaviors aligned with Rogers Service Commitments, including respect, collaboration, and patient-centered care. Understanding of therapeutic approaches, boundaries and de-escalation techniques. Demonstrates dependability, empathy, patience, and commitment to quality care. Applies crisis intervention principles consistent with training. Works collaboratively and respectfully with patients, peers, and the treatment team. Maintains composure and professionalism in high-stress or crisis situations. Willingness to learn, adapt, and contribute to a supportive care environment.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

Ability to lift up to 25 pounds

Requires effective verbal, written, and auditory communication skills

Must be able to perform the physical components of non-violent crisis intervention, including safe physical intervention techniques, in accordance with training and safety protocols.

Role requires sustained physical and mental readiness to respond quickly to dynamic or escalating situations within the work environment.

Education & Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required with minimum of six (6) months’ CBRF medication administration experience OR High school diploma or equivalent required with minimum of two (2) years’ experience in direct patient care/healthcare related field OR Bachelor’s degree (preferably in healthcare/human services)
• All Levels: Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age. Staff assigned to Adolescent Units must be at least two (2) years older than the oldest resident. Valid WI driver’s license in good standing (non-probationary) required.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross), includes CPR certification Training in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) training (if applicable) Completion of a 160-hour Supervised Traineeship Program Medication Administration Certification Drivers License - Cert, Medicine Administration CBRF - Cert

Total Rewards Package of Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your family
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee share program
• Life/disability insurance
• Flex spending accounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health and wellness program
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

About Rogers Behavioral Health

Rogers Behavioral Health is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit provider of highly specialized psychiatric care. Rogers offers evidence-based treatment for children, teens, and adults with OCD and anxiety, addiction, depression and other mood disorders, eating disorders, trauma, and PTSD. Backed by more than a century of experience, Rogers is leading the way on measurement-based care and use of clinical outcomes. Rogers provides residential care and has three inpatient facilities located in southeastern Wisconsin. Rogers also offers outpatient services in a growing network of communities across the U.S. The System also includes Rogers Behavioral Health Foundation which supports patient care, programs, and research; and Rogers InHealth an initiative that works to eliminate the stigma of mental health challenges. For more information, visit rogersbh.org.

EOE/MFDV Equal Employment Opportunity – Rogers Behavioral Health