Technician-On call

Position: On-call Technician

Location: Gateway Recovery Center-Detox, Inver Grove Heights

Pay:

• 1st shift: $18/hr. (7:15am-3:30pm)
• 2nd shift: $18/hr. (3:15pm-11:30pm)
• 3rd shift: $20/hr. (11:15pm-7:30am)

This job is expected to complete the following functions. This is not an all-inclusive list. This job may be assigned other functions or tasks as business needs dictate. This is meant to be a general description of the most essential duties only.

Clinical Procedures

• Follow Gateway Recovery Center's screening and admission protocol.
• Perform basic health screening procedures with all clients as directed by Registered Nurse.
• Interview clients to obtain basic medical history and current health complaints.
• Observe the guest's health status, particularly as it relates to detoxification and withdrawal.
• Assist clients with basic activities of daily living and personal hygiene, as needed.
• Orient clients to their rights per Minnesota Statute 148F.165, and staff responsibilities to clients per Minnesota Statutes 144.651 and 253B.03.
• Assist in sanitation and disinfection of the facility.
• Communicate on a regular and timely basis with other members of the clinical team.
• Report any unsafe conditions or client concerns to the Executive Director.
• Attend mandatory facility in-services and staff development activities as scheduled.
• Assist in orientation of new employees and interns, if assigned.
• Provide legible, written documentation of client notes/ progress in the EHR system and must be completed by program and DHS regulations.

Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older
• Free from substance use problems for at least one year.
• Possess a High School Diploma or GED.

Must have, or obtain the following (if requested)

• A current first aid certificate from the American Red Cross or an equivalent organization.
• A current CPR certificate from the American red Cross, the American Heart Association, a community organization, or an equivalent organization.

Knowledge of:

• State and Federal law regarding confidentiality of alcohol and drug treatment records and HIV testing/status including 42 CFR, part 2.
• First aid for seizures, trauma, and loss of consciousness
• Client bill of rights in Minnesota Statutes 148F.165, and staff responsibilities in Minnesota Statutes 144.651 and 253B.03
• Basic health screening procedures with intoxicated clients that consist of:
  a. blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration readings
  b. interviewing to obtain relevant medical history and current health complaints
  c. visual observation of a client's health status, including monitoring a client's behavior as it relates to health status
• Supporting clients with basic activities of daily living and personal hygiene
• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
• Business and office practice/procedures
• Healthcare industry, especially substance abuse and mental health services
• Technology proficiency with various software packages including EHR/EMR and
  keyboarding skills
• Continuous quality improvement

Skills:

• Very detailed and organized
• Related with public, peers, subordinates, and leadership staff
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Strong customer service

Abilities to:

• Work under general supervision as well as independently in the absence of specific instructions
• Demonstrate initiative
• Maintain confidentiality
• Multi-task and work effectively under pressure in a high volume, fast paced environment
• Demonstrate work flexibility
• Follow all program personnel policies and procedures
• Effectively represent the company with a professional attitude with communication and interactions with co-workers, clients, family members, visitors, community and referral sources.
• Demonstrate trustworthy behavior
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with both clients and other staff in an ethically and legally appropriate manner
• Maintain files where discretion is involved in assigning items to their proper places
• Prioritize workload and work within deadlines
• Communicate effectively in the English language, including verbal and written communication with both internal and external contacts
• Exercise sound judgment, emotional intelligence, and good decision-making abilities
• Interpret and apply standards, regulations, policies, and procedures relative to this position
• Assemble information from various sources for records and reports, if required
• Anticipate problems and solve prior to occurring, where possible
• Adhere to professional boundaries
• Adhere and support Gateway Recovery Center's philosophy, goals, decision, and help meet objectives

We owe our success to the passion, commitment, and expertise of our staff. Our licensed and experienced staff takes the role of coach/teacher, providing support and encouragement from the heart. Come join us and see the difference you'll make!

Meridian Behavioral Health provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetics.