Inpatient Technician

Keystone Substance Abuse Services

Inpatient Technician

Rock Hill, SC
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Dental insurance

    Employee discounts

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Training & development

    Vision insurance

    Wellness resources

    Join Our Team and Make an Impact

    This individual will work 3p-11p shift and rotate weekends.

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

    1. Maintains continuous observation of patients and reporting same to nurse in charge.

    a. Accurate check and charting of vital signs.

    b. Encourages patient’s participation in family activities.

    1. Serves as a liaison for outside groups coming into the facility to hold meetings. (AA/NA).

    2. Assists patients as necessary in the activities of daily living including eating, dressing, and personal cleanliness.

    3. Strict emphasis on maintenance of environment safety and hygiene including continuous housekeeping chores.

    4. Professional and courteous telephone etiquette and communications with patients, co-workers and visitors.

    5. Adheres to the duties assigned as required by the current billing procedures.

    6. Require regular and reliable attendance.

    7. Attend all mandatory training/licensure and receive an annual TB screening.

    8. Obtain and remain current with (SAS) Substance Abuse Specialist certification by obtaining 20 hours relevant training for re-certification bi-annually.

    9. Proficiency with MS Office computer software applications and/or medical records software/applications, emails, etc.

    10. Must have excellent organizational skills in regard to keeping patient records and pertinent medical/clinical documentation.

    11. Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands/fingers to use various writing or computer systems, to answer telephones periodically, to file documents, and for employees of the medical withdrawal management unit, to assist patient’s ambulatory motion; driving a registered vehicle may be required. The normal course of business may include dealing with volatile consumers and/or stakeholders.

    Bloodborne pathogen exposure classification: I

    EXPOSURE CATEGORY: I

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    SAT: Certified nursing assistant, certified medical technician, EMT or formal coursework towards nursing degree completed or in process; basic written and verbal communication skills, some knowledge of alcohol and drug abuse helpful; must work compatibly with others and have enough basic physical strength to perform required manual tasks involved with the position.