Drug Screen Collector

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

The Drug Screen Collector provides routine but varied care for patients in the occupational care setting, as directed by the Physician / Provider, Director, and / or Nurse. The personnel will complete all Competency Skills Training per company policy. The Drug Screen Collector works directly under the supervision of, and the orders of, the physician / provider license, by performing the following duties which may include but are not limited to :

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following :

• Maintains appropriate clinical standards. Follows the policy and procedures as written in the Company Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Patient care – assists with triage, examinations, and discharges in a manner which promotes high quality, patient focused health care.
• May administer oral, topical, oral, nasal, otic or nebulizer treatments under the direct order and supervision of a physician on duty and must have documented training for medication administration.
• Performs wound care, dressing application and orthopedic splinting under the direct order and supervision of a physician on duty and must have documented training for procedures.
• Performs various CLIA waived lab tests. Performs quality controls and maintains appropriate records / documentation of Quality Assurance / Quality Control of lab procedures, equipment, and any other tests as regulated by CLIA guidelines and company policy.
• Assists with the sterile or non-sterile set up for minor procedures, and other clinical duties.
• Certified Phlebotomists are permitted to perform the duty of peripheral venipuncture under the direct order and supervision of a physician on duty and must have documented training for procedures.
• Cleans instruments and equipment per company guidelines, maintains stock in all exam rooms before, during, and after each shift. Assists to turn over exam rooms, procedure rooms, treatment rooms, immediately after a patient is discharged from that room.
• Performs audiometric testing, has the ability to counsel patients regarding results, and is able to provide patient teaching regarding noise and its effects on hearing.
• Performs pulmonary function testing, is capable of reading the graph produced and adjusting results for room temperature and comparing results with Knudson’s standards.
• Collects urine drug screens in accordance with SAMSHA and DOT guidelines. Maintains the drug screen program by insuring that all paperwork is filed and communicated to appropriate companies while preserving the chain of custody.
• Performs evidential breath alcohol testing in accordance with DOT guidelines.
• Performs electrocardiograms when ordered by the physician.
• Performs on or offsite as directed by the supervisor / manager.
• Assists nurse on duty at all times during a shift, including but not limited to, the unpacking of supplies, maintaining the general aesthetics of the clinic, discharging patient, and assisting non-ambulatory patients to and from the building, and documenting appropriately, as well as other duties as assigned.
• Accurately, efficiently and completely document all clinical patient care data.
• Participates in department quality improvement activities, staff educational programs, attends departmental meetings, and demonstrates and maintains clinical competency in the delivery of patient care services in accordance with Company guidelines.
• Other duties as needed.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and / or Experience A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Language Skills Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Reasoning Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge paper charting, of EMR as indicated, Excel Spreadsheet software and MS Word Processing software.

Other Skills and Abilities Ability to maintain and demonstrate Competency Skills Training as included in yearly Employee Evaluations. Basic Life Support (CPR) as indicated.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand or walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear; reach, stoop, bend, kneel, and / or crouch. The employee must frequently lift supplies and / or equipment and may be responsible for lifting, positioning, and / or transferring patients.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. The employee may be exposed to infectious or contagious diseases and a variety of electromechanical hazards.

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