RESIDENTIAL TECHNICIAN , FULL-TIME, 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM

InterCommunity Health Care•Hartford, CT

About The Position

The Residential Technician (RT) provides direct patient support under the supervision of nursing staff, helping ensure patient safety and maintain a therapeutic environment in the Withdrawal Management and Intensive departments. The role includes taking and documenting vital signs and observations, assisting with admissions and discharges, supporting activities of daily living, maintaining unit cleanliness, and updating documentation. Staff must remain awake during all scheduled hours and attend mandatory department and agency meetings and trainings. The position is scheduled from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM. Week 1 shifts are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Week 2 shifts are Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.

Requirements

Active Connecticut CNA, MA, or PCA certification, or equivalent experience.
CPR/First Aid.
Strong communication and observation skills.
Compassion, patience, and dedication to patient care.
Computer literacy and typing skills.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Active CNA, MA, or PCA certification from the State of Connecticut (preferred).
Behavioral health and/or psychiatric experience.

Responsibilities

Perform and promptly document vital signs, hourly observations, and fall-risk observations.
Manage admissions to the Withdrawal Management and Intensive units, including patient searches, storage of belongings, and documentation.
Manage discharges from both units, including handling patient belongings and documentation, and ensuring patients receive all possessions and medications.
Update the communication log, census, and other shared documents.
Assist patients with activities of daily living as needed.
Register new patients for both programs.
Complete the nightly process in Epic, if applicable.
Manage the doctor's list of physicals and prepare patients to see the doctor.
Maintain cleanliness of the unit, kitchenette, patient rooms, and triage area.
Maintain a therapeutic, peaceful clinical treatment environment.
Receive and provide a thorough shift-to-shift report before and after each shift.
Remain awake throughout scheduled hours.
Attend mandatory department and agency meetings and trainings.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Paid PTO and paid holidays.
Medical insurance with flexible contribution options, including two HDHP plans with an HSA enrollment option or a non-HDHP plan at minimal cost to employees.
Dental insurance.
Voluntary vision coverage.
Employer-paid short-term disability and long-term disability.
Basic life and AD&D insurance.
Supplemental life insurance available.
401(k) with a 3% employer match and a 3% employer contribution after 12 months and 1,000 hours worked.
Career advancement opportunities in a supportive, mission-driven environment.
Work-life balance and flexibility.