Occupational Health Technician - Urgent Care Occupational Medicine

FMOLHS•Lafayette, LA

About The Position

The Occupational Health Technician performs specimen collection, point-of-care testing, and other clinical duties as ordered by a supervising physician or provider. The role interacts daily with partner clients and site locations to coordinate, support, and deliver services at on-site facilities. Duties may be performed on or off site as directed by a supervisor or manager. The technician supports nurses and providers during shifts, maintains clinic supplies and equipment, helps prepare and turn over clinical rooms, and participates in quality improvement, staff education, and departmental meetings. The position requires the ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Active DOT-qualified Screening Test Technician (STT).
Breath Alcohol Technician (BAT) training.
Certified Pulmonary Function Technology (CPFT).
Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist (CAOHC).
DOT-approved Psychemedics certification.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business and professional materials, technical procedures, and governmental regulations; write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals; and present information and respond to questions.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagrammed, or scheduled instructions.
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint and advanced knowledge of Excel.
Competencies in technical skills, customer service, interpersonal skills, oral and written communication, teamwork, quality management, business acumen, and cost consciousness.

Responsibilities

Contact prospective companies to determine client needs and schedule appointments.
Perform CLIA-waived laboratory tests, conduct quality controls, and maintain records and documentation in accordance with CLIA guidelines and company policy.
Perform peripheral venipuncture when certified, directly ordered and supervised by a physician on duty, and supported by documented procedure training.
Clean instruments and equipment according to company guidelines and maintain stock in exam rooms before, during, and after shifts.
Turn over exam, procedure, and treatment rooms promptly after patient discharge.
Collect urine drug screens in accordance with SAMHSA and DOT guidelines; maintain required paperwork, communicate with appropriate companies, and preserve chain of custody.
Perform evidential breath alcohol testing in accordance with DOT guidelines.
Perform electrocardiograms, pulmonary function tests, hearing screening tests, and agility tests when ordered by a provider.
Perform hair follicle collection.
Work on or off site as directed by the supervisor or manager.
Assist the nurse and provider on duty, including unpacking supplies and maintaining the general aesthetics of the clinic.
Assist non-ambulatory patients to and from the building and perform other duties as assigned.
Participate in department quality improvement activities, staff educational programs, and departmental meetings.
Demonstrate and maintain clinical competency in patient care services in accordance with company guidelines.
Communicate clearly with partner clients to plan, schedule, and complete requested services; produce complete, legible documentation and maintain confidentiality.
Use Microsoft Office products, including Word and PowerPoint at an intermediate level and Excel at an advanced level; work within approved budgets and conserve organizational resources.