Patient Care Technician PRN

Center for Addiction Treatment • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

The Patient Care Technician provides a safe, therapeutic environment for patients by consistently assessing residential areas and appropriately reporting unfavorable incidents. The position assists nurses with daily residential requirements and carries out the Patient Care Tech Supervisor’s directives during non-business hours. CAT’s purpose is to provide accessible addiction health services and tools for lifelong sobriety and recovery to people struggling with addiction to alcohol, drugs, or gambling.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a residential or health care setting providing patient monitoring is preferred.
• Experience providing customer service to the public is required.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply HIPAA laws and federal regulations protecting patient privacy and rights.
• Ability to communicate effectively, listen, manage conflict, make decisions, work independently, and collaborate with others.
• Ability to work well with individuals of diverse ages, cultures, races, religions, socioeconomic backgrounds, disabilities, genders, and sexual orientations.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a residential or health care setting providing patient monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety above all care.
• Monitor and facilitate patient activities and adherence to agency rules and regulations by conducting regular resident rounds.
• Perform random urine drug screens, pregnancy tests, and breathalyzer tests.
• Perform duties that support successful discharge in coordination with the medical and clinical team.
• Conduct random and/or routine resident searches according to procedure.
• Complete assigned admission procedures and documents.
• Complete unit filing and provide telephone backup as other duties allow.
• Use caution and responsibility when accessing residential and administrative areas.
• Assist with washing reusable unit linens and Withdrawal Management clothing.
• Maintain cleanliness of Withdrawal Management areas and the unit generally, including spot cleaning during day shifts and thorough cleaning during night shifts.
• Complete in-service training and workshops as required by the Staff Development Plan and Supervisor.
• Report unusual incidents through variance reporting to agency management.
• Maintain infection-control standards by practicing universal precautions.
• Adhere to patient rights standards and serve as a resource to patients regarding their rights.
• Work cooperatively and professionally, maintain confidentiality, and adapt to changing responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED