What are the responsibilities and job description for the Withdrawal Management Technician NOC Shift position at Nexus HR Services?
Withdrawal Management Technician - San Jose, CA 95138
Compensation: $28 to $30 per hour
Nexus HR is looking for a Withdrawal Management Technician for a reputable, DHCS-accredited addiction treatment facility in San Jose, CA.
The right candidate will have strong experience in working with substance use populations, especially in the withdrawal/detox stage. Withdrawal Management Technicians can be:
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA)
Medical Assistant
Registered Drug & Alcohol Technician
Emergency Medical Technician
About the Job
The Withdrawal Management technicians will provide direct care to clients under the direction of the facility’s Program Director. All Withdrawal Management technicians will be required to take up to 20 hours of training in withdrawal management protocols, state regulations, substance use conditions, and electronic health records.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Support and care for clients in the detoxification process
Conduct regular checks on clients’ physical & mental status
Conduct regular and timely client safety and health checks per documented protocol
Monitor client status with facility-provided tools
Take vitals at prescribed intervals
Document client activity in charts & shift change logs
Conduct medication room duties such as monitoring clients taking medication, logging medications in the electronic health record, and storing medications using documented protocols
Pick up medications/provide transportation if approved to do so
Perform safety checks before client admission
Perform urinalysis/breathalyzer tests as needed
Ensure cleanliness of office and client areas, and perform activities related to bed management
Assist with the paperwork for client admission & discharge from the program
Perform other tasks related to client care as directed by the Nurse Practitioner
Qualifications:
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification, Medical assistant certification, Registered Drug & Alcohol Technician, Emergency Medical Technician, or equivalent experience in a comparable setting
Current First Aid certification/CPR certification
Current Tuberculosis Test Results (annual requirement).
Valid California Driver's License
Ability to pass a criminal background check
Good judgment and ability to function in emergencies
Ability to work with people differing in value systems, ethnicity, cultural backgrounds, language capabilities, and disabilities
Ability to communicate effectively with others, including excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, intensive, client-centered environment
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and email on a Windows-based PC
Benefits:
Dental
Vision
Medical
401k
Paid Leave
Others
Salary : $28 - $30
