What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unit Technician-FULL Time-Brighton Center for Recovery position at Henry Ford Health - Careers?
Department: Alcohol Dependency - FULL Time Day Shift - 10:30am-9:00pm- 4- 10 hour shifts per week with rotating weekends & holidays
Brighton Center for Recovery - Brighton, MI
Compensation: 15.50 - 16.50 per hour
GENERAL SUMMARY
- Under the direction of the RN, participate in the implementation of care management for the patient within their scope of practice and reinforce patient education as directed.
- Monitor milieu and patients, document and report as required and take steps to maintain a safe unit.
- Answer telephones and route calls as appropriate.
- Prepare medical records for new admissions.
- Transport and/or accompany patients or prospective patients in Hospital vehicle.
- Assist multi-disciplinary team as required in the development of patient master treatment plans.
- Take and document patient vital signs, height and weight.
- Monitor therapeutic interactions and environment.
- Monitor patient status as assigned by charge nurse.
- Make patient beds as needed or requested by supervisor.
- Assist in the collection of body fluid specimens.
- Prepare all appropriate laboratory forms/slips.
- Note physician orders.
- Assist patients with ADL (Assisted Daily Living), personal needs and belongings.
- Provide comfort, solace and support to patients and respond to call lights and/or verbal requests.
- Search patient belongings and rooms as assigned.
- Maintain supplies necessary for performance of duties.
- Maintain current knowledge of programs and explain as required.
- Complete documentation in a timely manner consistent with all policies and procedures.
- Measure blood glucose level via glucometer as directed by RN.
- Obtain peripheral venous blood specimens, labels, tubes and send to lab.
- Conduct peer reviews as required.
- Train and orientate new employees as assigned.
- Act courteously toward patients, visitors, co-workers and others.
- Respond to the needs of patients, co-workers and all other interested parties in a timely manner.
- Treat patients, visitors, co-workers and the public in a respectful manner at all times.
- Conduct facility tours as assigned.
- Accept direction from the RN on duty in a timely and respectful manner.
- Attend required in-service training sessions and staff meetings.
- Maintain a safe and clean environment.
- Comply with all infection control and safety policies/procedures.
- Comply with all HIPPA, confidentiality regulations.
- Assist Dietary, Housekeeping, Maintenance and Counseling Departments as required.
- Notify RN when leaving unit for breaks and/or lunch.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Specific Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: -
- Willingness and ability to immediately receive training in obtaining vital signs, previous training and/or experience in obtaining vital signs preferred.
- Ability to successfully pass department specific competencies during orientation period.
- Physical ability, with or without accommodation, to finger, grasp, kneel, lift up to 20 pounds, pull, push, reach, and conduct repetitive movement.
- Sensory and communicative skills, with or without accommodation, to feel, hear, see and speak.
- In-depth knowledge of the disease concept and 12 Step recovery programs.
- Ability to concentrate and to pay close attention to detail while performing tasks.
- Ability to prioritize multiple demands.
- Knowledgeable of computer systems.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- High School diploma or equivalent is required.
- Post high school training as a medical assistant or equivalent preferred. Work Experience:
- 3-6 months of previous work experience in a customer service and/or patient service environment required.
CERTIFICATION/LICENCES REQUIRED
- Drivers License obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. with no DUI's or OWI's with the last 5 years
- Must be certified or obtain CPI certification within 120 days of employment and maintain current certification thereafter required.
- Basic Life Support Provider certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) to be obtained within 120 days of hire/transfer date required. Education:
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