Patient Care Technician

Patient Care Technician

Join our dynamic team as a Patient Care Technician at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, the largest nonprofit addiction recovery organization in the United States. This position offers an opportunity to be part of a mission-driven organization that is passionate about providing hope and healing.

Job Description

• Assist clients and staff with team needs throughout the facility.
• Address the treatment process within the organizational guidelines, philosophies, policies, and procedures.
• Review patient/client activities and relate observations to staff.
• Ensure the building complies with fire and safety regulations.
• Provide clerical support to the treatment team, medication services, patient scheduling, and management of the unit office/tech station.
• Review and support the recovery activities of patients/clients and relate observations to appropriate staff.
• As a member of the treatment team, assist patients/clients from admission through discharge.
• Ensure site/building follows safety regulations including fire and guest/visitor expectations (site-specific).
• Accompany residents/patients/clients to scheduled appointments, meetings, grocery store, etc.
• Manage money restricting program within organization guidelines.
• Assist in performing toxicology screenings.
• Support resident/patient/client vocational goals.
• Support peer-run programming and provide education-based lectures.
• Assist the medical department as needed to monitor and maintain patient/client's medications.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18+ years of age.
• Current CPR certification or obtain within 30 days (Certification must be from American Red Cross or American Heart Association).
• Current Driver's License in good standing.
• Favorable Drivers Health Screen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current self-administration of Medication Certification or obtain within 60 days (If completed after hire, employee must obtain PRIOR to engaging in medication administration or observed self-administration as applicable to sites).
• Bachelor's degree.
• Previous experience working in the addiction treatment industry.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• 2 or more years' experience in understanding of the Twelve Step Process/Program.
• Insurance requires that individuals in this role have no major motor vehicle violations within the past 3 years.
• Insurance requires that individuals in this role have no capital violations within the last 5 years.

Overview

The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is comprised of over 1600 employees across seventeen treatment sites, producing $190 million in annual revenue. This exemplary organization serves nearly 25,000 people annually and is committed to providing hope and healing for those experiencing addiction to alcohol and other drugs.

What makes this organization unique is its total ecosystem approach to prevention, education, research, advocacy, and treatment. All parts of the organization work together to inform, develop, and deliver evidence-based practices that help people reclaim their futures and restore their hope.

Being "a best place to work" is a strategic goal of Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, and it's a goal that every employee plays an active role in helping to achieve. Our culture reflects how encouraged and energized we each feel about contributing our ideas and performing to our greatest ability. Join us and do meaningful work.

Benefits

• Competitive health, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Paid time-off.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Compensation Details

20-26.97 Yearly Salary.