Certified Medication Technician Job Description
The following is a full job description for Certified Medication Technician. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Certified Medication Technician along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Certified Medication Technician is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Resident Medication Assistant, Specialty Pharmacy Technician, Certified Nursing Assistant, Pharmacy Technician I, Pharmacy Technician II, Surgical Technologist - Non-certified, Orthopedic Technician, Dialysis Patient Care Technician, Surgical Technologist - Certified
Requirements and Responsibilities For Certified Medication Technician
Administers prescribed medications to patients and maintains related medical records under immediate supervision. Administers medications using proper dosage, route, timing, and techniques. Verifies the identity of the patient receiving medication. Records the name of the drug, the dosage, the time of administration, and any other relevant information on specified forms or records. Takes vital signs and observes patient to detect response to medication. Follows all relevant safety guidelines and regulations. Requires a high school diploma. Requires Certified Medication Technician (CMT) certification. Typically reports to a registered nurse or manager. Years of experience may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement.
 
Also referred to as: Certified Medication Aide (CMA), Certified Medication Technician (CMT), Certified Registered Medication Aide, Qualified Medication Aide (QMA)
Similar Jobs:  Resident Medication Assistant, Specialty Pharmacy Technician, Certified Nursing Assistant, Pharmacy Technician I, Pharmacy Technician II, Surgical Technologist - Non-certified, Orthopedic Technician, Dialysis Patient Care Technician, Surgical Technologist - Certified
Level of Education:  Certified Medication Technician Salaries with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate, Certified Medication Technician Salaries with an Associate's Degree, Certified Medication Technician Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Certified Medication Technician Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Certified Medication Technician Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent
Industries:  Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Healthcare
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