MEDICAL TECHNICIAN

Job Description

Job Description

Considered among the top residential addiction treatment programs in the United States, Alina Lodge continues to integrate new and innovative therapies into our time-honored approach to the treatment of substance use disorders. Reflecting the community we serve, our team of professionals comes from diverse backgrounds and includes members who have struggled with addiction in the past. Our mission is to help individuals and their families attain and maintain lives of hope and recovery from substance use disorders.

At Alina Lodge, we create an atmosphere that encourages development for both our guests and employees. To assist our guests on their path to recovery, we are dedicated to offering the greatest continuum of care and services, and we look for experts who share this commitment.

JOB SUMMARY :

Under the general direction and supervision of the agency’s Director of Nursing and in conjunction with the VP of Medical Affairs, the Medical Technician is responsible for providing direct care services to the Alina Lodge guests. The Medical Technician also maintains a safe and efficient working and treatment environment per organization policies, procedures, and best practices; and communicates effectively with the treatment team to ensure safe, quality care is provided to all guests.

JOB DUTIES :

• Provides direct care services to include monitoring guests’ vitals and progress of detoxification.
• Monitor all guest’s activity and behavior throughout the detoxification process. Report any irregularities to the medical and program team on shift.
• Communicates with RN and assists with any guest needs.
• Responsible for collecting blood work, EKG, and any specimens ordered by providers.
• Appropriately prepares and documents all guest medical records by regulatory requirements and organization policies and procedures.
• Collaborates in conjunction with the Clinical Team, Psychiatric providers, and Program Team as part of the medical treatment team.
• May assist with the intake process as directed by nursing staff
• Assist in the coordination of care to include case review, therapeutic interventions, and client progress in treatment.
• Completes all other tasks as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma

Certified Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, or Medical Assistant and / or 2 years experience related to field

One (1) year detox experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND ATTITUDES REQUIRED

1. Knowledge of software programs for personal computer use, especially word processing, email, spreadsheets, and EMR.

2. Knowledge and experience in providing medical assistance with substance use disorder clients.

3. Ability to implement, and analyze treatment plans and assessments.

4. Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships, gaining cooperation, and resolving conflicts.

5. Ability to maintain and demonstrate ethical professional standards and demeanor, including the confidentiality of employee and client data, client boundaries, and other sensitive information.

6. Demonstrated competence with, and continued commitment to respect for cultural differences and diversity, protecting client rights.

7. Recognition of the limits of one’s own professional expertise and the willingness to seek supervision and / or support, as needed.

8. Ability to make medical and organizational recommendations with the clients’ and agency's well-being and best interests in mind.

9. Recognize obvious symptoms of a substance use disorder.

10. Identify types of medications commonly prescribed in a detoxification setting, mental health disorders and substance abuse, and the common side effects and adverse reactions to medications.

11. Recognize, prevent, and respond to a situation in which the client may be a danger to himself / herself or others, behave in an aggressive or destructive manner, or experience a crisis situation or medical emergency.

12. Recognize and respond to fire, disaster, hazard, and medical emergency : and has completed all of the requirements above and is documented in application in training including the ability to pass background checks required by Alina Lodge.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Alina Lodge is an at-will employer. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate manager or other management as required. Alina Lodge reserves the right to revise or change job duties as needed. This job description is not a written or implied contract of employment.