What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Technician (evenings/nights) position at Carlsbad Lifehouse, Inc.?
About Lifehouse:
Lifehouse is a leading non-profit dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to individuals and families facing mental health challenges. With a commitment to promoting wellness and empowering individuals to lead fulfilling lives, Lifehouse offers various services, including counseling, therapy, support groups, and community outreach programs. Our mission is to create a supportive environment where everyone can access the resources they need to thrive. Join us and advance your career through our commitment to professional development, leadership training, and progression opportunities. We promote work-life balance by offering flexible arrangements and prioritizing growth over perfection. Lifehouse is a vibrant, inclusive workplace where innovation, teamwork, and community are valued and encouraged. We're committed to maintaining an environment where everyone's contributions are recognized, and diversity and respect are woven into our culture.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with admission intake: gather medical history, psychiatric history, medication lists, substance abuse history.
- Read urine drug screen with Nurse, RTA, or Peer Support Worker.
- Gather vital signs either by electronic machine or manual BP cuff, SpO2 monitor, and thermometer.
- Assist nurse in Detox with medications, admissions, vitals, or other duties as delegated by Nurse on shift.
- Distribute medication for Residential Treatment clients at both Villa and Avalon.
- Monitor Residential and/or Detox clients.
- Transport Detox or RTC clients to appointments as needed.
- Assist clients with medical requests.
- Contact on-call nurse with urgent medication or medical needs.
- May be necessary to team-lift up to 75 pounds.
Employment Hours:
- 10-hour shifts evenings/nights (5pm-3am or 6am-4pm)
- Flexibility for shift work is required.
Qualifications for the position include but are not limited to:
- CNA, CMA, or Med Tech trainings.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) or Heart Saver CPR within 6 months of hire.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Rotating weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $16
