Patient Care Technician

Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation•Naples, FL

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About The Position

The Patient Care Technician assists clients and staff with team needs throughout the facility and supports the treatment process in accordance with organizational guidelines, philosophies, policies, and procedures. The role involves observing patient/client activities and recovery progress, communicating observations to appropriate staff, and supporting patients/clients from admission through discharge. Depending on the site, the technician may monitor and maintain patient/client medications. The position also supports treatment-team clerical needs, medication services, patient scheduling, and management of the unit office or tech station. The technician helps ensure the facility meets fire and safety requirements, including site-specific guest and visitor expectations, and may drive as needed. The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is a nonprofit addiction recovery organization providing prevention, education, research, advocacy, and treatment. The organization reports more than 1,600 employees, 17 treatment sites, and service to nearly 25,000 people annually. It describes its work as mission-driven and focused on providing hope and healing to people affected by addiction.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to pass a Level II background check.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Current CPR certification, or ability to obtain it within 30 days; certification must be from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
Must satisfactorily pass a state- or license-specific background check.
Current driver’s license in good standing.
No major motor vehicle violations within the past 3 years, as required by insurance.
No capital violations within the last 5 years, as required by insurance.
Favorable Driver’s Health Screen.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Previous experience working in the addiction treatment industry.
Experience with Microsoft Office and Outlook.
At least 2 years’ experience understanding the Twelve Step Process/Program.

Responsibilities

Assist clients and staff with team needs throughout the facility.
Assist with the treatment process within organizational guidelines, philosophies, policies, and procedures.
Review patient/client activities and communicate observations to staff.
Review and support patients’/clients’ recovery activities and communicate observations to appropriate staff.
Assist patients/clients from admission through discharge as a member of the treatment team.
Monitor and maintain patient/client medications when required by the site.
Ensure the site/building complies with safety regulations, including fire safety and site-specific guest/visitor expectations.
Provide clerical support to the treatment team and medication services.
Support patient scheduling and management of the unit office/tech station.
Drive as needed.