Description

Santa Fe Recovery Center/Four Corners Detox Recovery Center is a leading provider of substance use disorder and mental health treatment and education services. This is a great opportunity to continue to advance in your career while being part of the team that is providing support to the community.

Summary:

The Medical Technician performs care to clients during their acute stages of detoxification.??The Med Tech provides?a wide range of interventions and support techniques.? Duties include and are not limited to assisting in the administration of medications, monitoring of vitals, and progress of detoxification.? The Med Tech will work closely and under the supervision of a paramedic, nurse, and physician. To ensure success, you must possess the ability to make judicious decisions, be knowledgeable, and have outstanding people skills.

Requirements

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works along with EMTs, Paramedics, Nurses, and Physicians.
• Assess potential clients and deem them as appropriate candidates for the detox treatment program, particularly referrals made by RMCH and GIMC Hospital.
• Conducts BAC and observed urine drug screens as requested and necessary per protocol
• Monitors client vitals as necessary and as requested by medical providers
• Performs other duties in accordance with SFRC policies and procedures
• Assists clients with the administration of medications according to medical orders; responsible for creating and documenting as appropriate on MAR sheets
• Assists with admission and orientation of new clients admitted to the facility
• Completes rounds every 15 – 30 minutes on all shifts
• Monitors client chores and laundry according to a daily schedule
• Performs count of medications each shift per established procedures
• Maintains confidentiality in accordance with State and Federal law, the SFRC code of ethics, and SFRC policies and procedures
• Participates in regular chart reviews and other Quality Assurance processes
• Completes admission, interdisciplinary, and discharge notes based on daily encounters
• Ensures oversight of linens and other program supplies; inventory, dispense, and maintain linen and towels, and ensure clients sign out and return linens as instructed
• Attends seminars and workshops as necessary to ensure compliance and fidelity with new and existing evidence-based modalities and treatment approaches utilized by SFRC
• Provides coordination, availability, and full participation in all aspects of any programmatic review, survey, site visits, and/or program evaluation
• Understands and maintains HIPAA and 42CFR Part 2 confidentiality standards relative to SFRC
• Performs and/or coordinates other special assignments and tasks, as required, by medical providers
• Complete Incident Report forms before the end of a shift if applicable
• Transport clients in accordance?with SFRC policies and procedures
• Provide basic life support if necessary
• Maintains professionalism with clients at all times and must never have personal relationships with any clients

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

1. Substance abuse treatment experience
2. Skilled in preparing, maintaining, and overseeing patient records
3. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency or crisis situations
4. Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards
5. Computer experience, knowledge of or demonstrated ability to learn Access, Word, and electronic medical records (EMR-Bear)
6. Ability to solve unexpected problems as they arise while considering liability, precedence, programmatic implications, and other possible future impacts on the program, services, or organization
7. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels within the organization and with external stakeholders
8. Must be able to handle a large caseload of medication management for clients
9. Ability to communicate clearly and accurately, both verbally and in writing
10. Ability to exercise tact, patience, and discretion when dealing with residents, families, staff, and the public
11. Ability to relate with understanding and kindness to residents and their families
12. Ability to keep observations, conversations, and information confidential
13. Must be able to work independently with limited supervision
14. Unrestricted NM Driver’s License
15. Bi-lingual/Bi-cultural preferred (English/Spanish) (English/Navajo)

Education and Experience:

1. High School Diploma or GED equivalent
2. (2) years of experience in customer service or patient/client care facing
3. CPR Certified