Detox Care Technician (Withdrawal Management)

Pathway Society, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Paid holidays

PTO

Life insurance

LTD

Job summary

Pathway House in San Jose, CA is seeking a Withdrawal Management Technician to provide direct care to clients in detoxification. The role requires CNA/Medical Assistant or EMT credentials and involves taking vitals, documenting in the EHR, and supporting medication handling under the Nurse Practitioner and Program Director.

The position is full-time with comprehensive benefits and potential shift rotations. Candidates must be able to pass a background check and hold a valid CA driver's license.

Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant credentials required.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and valid California Driver License.
• Good judgment and ability to function in emergency situations; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support and care for clients in the detoxification process
• Conduct regular checks on clients’ physical & mental status and conduct regular and timely client safety and health checks per documented protocol
• Monitor client status with facility provided tools
• Take vitals at prescribed intervals
• Document client activity in charts & shift change logs
• Conduct medication room duties such as monitoring clients taking medication, logging medications in the electronic health record and storing medications using documented protocols
• Pick up medications/provide transportation if approved to do so
• Perform safety checks before client admission and ensure cleanliness of office and client areas, and perform activities related to bed management
• Perform urinalysis / breathalyzer tests as needed
• Assist with the paperwork for client admission & discharge from the program
• Perform other tasks related to client care as directed by the Nurse Practitioner

Skills

CNA certification

Medical Assistant certification

Registered Drug & Alcohol Technician

EMT or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Email (Windows)

Job description

Pathway House in San Jose, CA is seeking a Withdrawal Management Technician to provide direct care to clients in detoxification. The role requires CNA/Medical Assistant or EMT credentials and involves taking vitals, documenting in the EHR, and supporting medication handling under the Nurse Practitioner and Program Director.

The position is full-time with comprehensive benefits and potential shift rotations. Candidates must be able to pass a background check and hold a valid CA driver's license.