Are you here because you saw a per diem or PRN shift posting on Nursa for a MedTech? That’s right; Nursa has high-paying per diem shifts for registered nurses (RNs), licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPNs/LVNs), and certified nursing assistants (CNAs) in healthcare facilities and hospitals across the US, and now we also have per diem shifts for certified medication technicians in Maryland.
It’s essential to note that this article is an informative resource for current or prospective MedTechs in Maryland only. So, let’s clear the air about what a MedTech is, what they do, how to become one, and how to pick up MedTech PRN shifts on Nursa.
Not in Maryland? Read our medication aide state guide.
What Is a MedTech?
In the state of Maryland, the shortened term MedTech refers to the profession of Certified Medication Technicians. The title, certification, and role of MedTechs, sometimes referred to by the acronym CMTs, was created when Senate Bill 405 was signed into law in 2004.
A MedTech is a licensed professional who—with proper training and under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN)—administers medication to patients in specific healthcare settings. In the Maryland Code of Regulations, 10.27.11-Delegation of Nursing Functions and 10.39.04-Medication Technicians explicitly outline the rules regulating the delegation of medication administration to CMTs.
How Can I Become a MedTech?
To become a Maryland CMT, you need to meet the following requirements:
- Complete a MedTech training program approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing.
- Submit the online MedTech application, including a photo requirement and an application fee.
- Be at least 18 years old.
Maryland MedTechs Can Pick PRN Shifts with Nursa
MedTechs in Maryland, welcome to the world of high-paying per diem shifts with Nursa. Nursa is an open healthcare marketplace that hospitals and other facilities use to post their available shifts for RNs, LPNs/LVNs, CNAs, and MedTechs—a.k.a. you.
Per diem shifts differ from staff positions because they are independent contractor jobs. This status means they typically offer higher pay rates than what you usually see for traditional staff jobs, and you pick up only the shifts you want whenever they fit into your schedule. Download Nursa today and find per diem MedTech shifts near you.
