Certified Medication Technician jobs in Huntington, WV
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. Being a Certified Medication Technician 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. Additionally, Certified Medication Technician 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. Certified Medication Technician's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Kingsbrook Certified Medication Tech
- King's Daughters
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Ashland, KY
FULL_TIME
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Job Summary
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The Certified Medication Technician administers and monitors administration of Resident medication and treatment and provides nursing and related nursing services to residents consistent with each resident’s comprehensive assessment and plan of care. Also provides direct resident care and ensures that same is provided in a manner that meets the resident’s physical, mental and psycho social needs and enables the individual to attain or maintain the highest practicable level of functioning.
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Duties & Essential Functions
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Makes daily rounds to review physical and emotional status and to inform charge nurse of any required nursing or medication interventions.
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After consultation with licensed or registered nurse or physician, prepares, administers and documents medications following state and federal accepted practices.
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Clarifies any order or treatments regimen believed to be inaccurate, ineffective or contraindicated by consulting with nursing personnel or physician.
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Understands and remains current in the practice and rationale for the effect of medication and treatments and correctly administers the same.
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Accurately reports and documents the Resident’s symptoms, responses and status.
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Notifies the ordering physician and licensed or registered nurse when making the decision not to administer medication or treatment.
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Monitors residents who self-administer medications and reports deviations from the plan of care to the licensed or registered nurse.
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Secures medication cart.
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Education/License/Certification/Other Requirements
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Minimum requirement:
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Minimum or a high school diploma or equivalent.
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Registered as a Certified Nursing Assistant with KY nurse aide registry.
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Certified by state as a Certified Medication Technician.
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Preferred qualifications:
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Minimum of six months experience as Certified Nursing Assistant and certified by state as a Certified Medication Technician.
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Working Environment
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Constantly works near moving mechanical parts
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Constantly exposed to blood and/or body fluids and
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Occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals
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Occasionally exposed to risk of radiation
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The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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Physical Demands
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Occasionally required to maintain in a stationary position (standing or sitting).
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Frequently required to walk and move about.
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Frequently required to operate a computer and other equipment.
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Frequently required to use fine motor skills to handle and operate instruments/devices.
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Constantly required to lift and/or move items up to 10 pounds.
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Frequently required to lift and/or move items up to 25 pounds.
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Occasionally required to lift and/or move items up to 100 pounds.
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Constantly required to communicate with patients and other care team requiring talking and hearing.
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Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
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Medication History Technician
- King's Daughters
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Ashland, KY
FULL_TIME
- JOB SUMMARY The Medication History Technician will work primarily in the Emergency Department to assist the pharmacy, nursing and medical staff in obtaining accurate home medication lists from patient...
- 5 Days Ago
Medication History Technician
- King's Daughters' Hospital
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Ashland, KY
FULL_TIME
- King's Daughters Medical Center Pharmacy Ashland, KY Full Time - Rotating Clinical Professional Req #: 23039 Summary JOB SUMMARY The Medication History Technician will work primarily in the Emergency ...
- 5 Days Ago
Retail Sales Associate
- Certified Oil
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Grayson, KY
FULL_TIME
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OR Technician-Certified
- Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc.
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South Williamson, KY
OTHER
- Overview Sets up tables, instruments and supplies required for specific operation. Carries out surgical asepsis. Assists surgical team during operative procedure. Assists in the preparation for surgic...
- 30 Days Ago
Certified Inpatient Pharmacy Technician
- Holzer Health System
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Gallipolis, OH
FULL_TIME
- Performs the manual technical tasks involved with the proper storage, distribution, packaging, and labeling of drugs, associated record-keeping and patient charging systems. Works under the supervisio...
- 10 Days Ago
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Pharmacy Technician
- Department of Veterans Affairs
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Huntington, WV
- Summary The pharmacy technician is responsible for providing pharmacy technician support to the outpatient veteran popul...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
Travel CT Technologist - $2,044 per week
- Hiring Now!
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Huntington, WV
- Skyline Med Staff Allied is seeking a travel CT Technologist for a travel job in Huntington, West Virginia. Job Descript...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
Travel CT Technologist - $2,502 per week
- Stability Healthcare
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Huntington, WV
- MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing is seeking a travel CT Technologist for a travel job in Huntington, West Virginia. Job...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
Patient Care Specialist-Med Surg Float (Part Time) - 6022
- Cabell Huntington Hospital/St. Mary
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Huntington, WV
- Job Description St. Mary's Medical Center is currently seeking a part time Patient Care Specialist. The Patient Care Spe...
- 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
Patient Care Specialist-Med Surg Float (Full Time) - 6022
- Cabell Huntington Hospital/St. Mary
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Huntington, WV
- Job Description St. Mary's Medical Center is currently seeking a full time Patient Care Specialist. The Patient Care Spe...
- 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
Rad Tech - Cath Lab (Full Time) - 6220
- Cabell Huntington Hospital/St. Mary
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Huntington, WV
- Job Description St. Mary's is seeking a full time lab assistant. This individualperforms a variety of duties, including ...
- 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
Certified Surgical Tech - Surgery - (Full Time) - 6210
- Cabell Huntington Hospital/St. Mary
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Huntington, WV
- Job Description St. Mary's Medical Center is seeking a Certified Surgical Tech for our Surgery Department. The Certified...
- 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
Nursing Assistant/CNA - Flexible Scheduling!
- Paramount Senior Living
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Huntington, WV
- Are you ready to elevate your job search to a rewarding career path? Look no further than Paramount's prestigious senior...
- 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Huntington, West Virginia
Huntington is in the southwestern corner of West Virginia, on the border with Ohio, on the southern bank of the Ohio River, at the confluence with the Guyandotte River. The city lies within the ecoregion of the Western Allegheny Plateau. Most of the city is in Cabell County, for which it is the county seat. A portion of the city, mainly the neighborhood of Westmoreland, is in Wayne County. Huntington is commonly divided into four main sections. The north/south divider is the CSX railroad tracks, while the east/west divider is First Street. Residents of Huntington are called "Huntingtonians."
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Income Estimation for Certified Medication Technician jobs
$29,799 to $35,640
Huntington, West Virginia area prices
were up 1.2% from a year ago
were up 1.2% from a year ago
What does a Certified Medication Technician do?
Certified Medication Technician in Albuquerque, NM
Takes vital signs or observes patient to detect response to specified types of medications and prepares report or notifies designated personnel of unexpected reactions.
December 25, 2019
Certified Medication Technician in Kennewick, WA
Successful graduates receive state certification in administration of non-parenteral medications.
November 30, 2019
Certified Medication Technician in Las Vegas, NV
Follow the specific rules and regulations that must be followed when administering medications.
January 07, 2020