PT Detox Technician

Must be able to work weekends.

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Clinical Detox Technician works with the Clinical Nurse Manager/ Medical Director and Clinical Director to provide collaboratively planned medical care for adult men and women in an inpatient and outpatient detox setting. This person works to continuously improve the environment of care and to facilitate positive patient change toward recovery and abstinence from addictive drugs and medications. S/he monitors current JCHAO standards by utilizing best practices in ASAM philosophy and holistic care.

Essential Duties, functions & Responsibilities:

Patient/Client Care

· Engage in patient interaction and thought provoking conversation with the patients while maintaining proper boundaries

· Proficiently monitor vital signs and CIWA or COWS on scheduled basis.

· Call in prescribed medications, when appropriate, from various pharmacies

· Appropriately documents all medication administration including routine, PRN, and controlled substances.

· Proficiently completes Tri-Core paperworkand phlebotomy skills.

· Completes urine drug (and pregnancy, when applicable) analysis upon patient admission.

· Gives quick and accurate reports to medical director on as-needed basis.

· Competently contacts medical director to request patient interventions including non-routine PRN medication administration.

· Performs patient discharge including review of discharge instructions, completion of exit interview, signing out of discharge medications, verifys count with second individual and secures controlled medication arrangement of transportation, and returning all personal belongings to patient.

Reporting, Documentation

· Perform comprehensive reports at end of scheduled shift, partially through technician progress notes

· Documents medical services/patient care per detox unit protocal via the (Electonic Health Record) EHR.

· Reflects changes of information in appropriate locations including medication updates, case management notes, etcetera.

· Has knowledge of and relays information regarding intensive out patient, sober living and residential treatment facilities to patients.

· Have knowledge of all previously completed drill trainings including, environmental, fire, utility, medical, violent and bomb threats.

· Understand and explain/complete all administrative paperwork with patients, when applicable.

· Understands indications, side effects, doses, routes, and frequency of administration for all medication is in the facility. Appropriately administers medication to patients on a timely basis.

· Assists clinical staff in the observation of patients for signs and symptoms of illness, reactions to treatment, general behavior, and/or general physical condition. Implements appropriate reporting, referral, or the initiation of emergency procedures.

· Monitor detox protocols ensuring meds are dispensed properly and protocols stop when detox subsides or that the protocol remains appropriate for the patient

· Keep Medical Director and/or Clinical Detox Director aware of patient condition and any problems

1. Participates in staff competency training.

2. Participates in clinical staff meetings as required.

3. Maintains knowledge and compliance with HIPAA policy and procedures

4. Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

• Current certificate of basic life support by either the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.
• Familiarity with JCAHO guidelines and the JCAHO survey process.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds unassisted.
• Able to lift 75 pounds, if necessary, to assist fallen patient.
• Fundamental knowledge of professional nursing practices and principles within the guidelines of the New Mexico State Board of Nursing
• Ability to apply professional practices and principles in all aspects of patient care; to carry out written and oral instructions; to exercise prudent judgment in the application of client care; to accept and use supervision; to work cooperatively with others; to maintain an objective attitude; to exercise tact and initiative and to communicate effectively both orally and in writing as needed.

Education/License/Certification:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Medically licensed in Nursing or Emergency Medicine (RN, LPN, Paramedic, EMT-1, EMT-B, MA), or relevant experience in a Detox environmen