Detox Technician

METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL in Tacoma, WA seeks a Detox Technician to assist nurses with admissions, monitor patients, take vital signs, and coordinate with clinical staff. The role includes transporting patients, basic housekeeping, and ensuring safety during withdrawal treatments.

You will work under the Clinical Supervisor and Nurse lead, perform non-medical intake, log belongings, and maintain confidentiality while supporting patients and staff.

Qualifications

• One (1) year experience in mental health or medical health care field or related alcohol/drug treatment experience.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Provide and maintain First Aid Card, CPR Card, and Food and Beverage Handler’s Card.
• Knowledge of substance abuse and treatment.
• Knowledge of taking and recording vital signs.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Lift and carry food and supplies as required.
• Answer telephone and complete screening forms for nurse notification.
• Perform non-medical intake on incoming patients.
• Log and store patient belongings.
• Take and record vital signs per protocol.
• Distribute supplies to patients.
• Prepare and serve meals and beverages.
• Monitor intake of food and liquids.
• Monitor patient activities and behaviors and report to Nurse.
• Assist Nurse with patient in emergencies.
• Inventory and stock supplies.
• Coordinate discharge with Nurse.
• Clean and maintain bedding, laundry and facilities.
• Transport food and supplies as required.
• Make rounds with oncoming/off-going Technician.
• Consult with Nurse on duty and follow protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Vital signs

Communication

Record keeping

Confidentiality

Lifting assistance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: 721 Fawcett Ave - Tacoma, WA 98402, Salary Range: $19.67 - $20.87 Hourly, Job Category: Health Care, The Detox Technician assists nurses with admissions and discharge of patients, to include patients withdrawing from alcohol and/or drugs. The incumbent monitors patient actions and behaviors, takes vital signs and transports patients, as required. The Detox Technician also performs general housekeeping duties. The Detox Technician coordinates with the Clinical Supervisor, patients, co-workers, the nurse as lead Shift Supervisor, Emergency Medical Services and Auxiliary Staff.

Responsibilities

• Lift and/or carry food and supplies, as required.
• Answer telephone and complete telephone screening forms and report information to Nurse.
• Perform non-medical intake on incoming patients.
• Log and store patient’s personal belongings.
• Take and record vital signs per protocol.
• Distribute supplies to patients.
• Prepare and serve meals and beverages, as required.
• Monitor patient intake of food and liquids.
• Monitor activities and behaviors of patients, to include notifying nurses of unusual behaviors.
• Report patient behavior to Nurse.
• Assist Nurse with patient in an emergency, as directed.
• Inventory supplies.
• Arrange, store and stock supplies.
• Coordinate with Nurse for discharge of patients.
• Remove bedding, clean linen, sanitize, and make beds.
• Wash, dry, fold and store laundry.
• Clean bathroom, showers, tubs, sinks and toilets.
• Wash windows, as required.
• Empty garbage cans in patient rooms and in other units, as required.
• Transport food and supplies, as required.
• Make rounds at the beginning and end of each assigned shift with on-coming and off-going Technician.
• Consult with Nurse on duty as needed and follow protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• One (1) year experience in mental health or in the medical health care field or, One (1) year of education or training in alcohol and drug treatment, or One (1) year experience in a substance abuse inpatient treatment facility, or One (1) year combination of experience and training which demonstrates ability to successfully perform the duties of this job. Must manually lift or assist in lifting an adult, following proper lifting requirements.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Provide and maintain on file a current First Aid Card, CPR Card, and Food and Beverage Handler’s Card
• Knowledge of substance abuse and substance abuse treatment.
• Knowledge of and ability to take and record vital signs.
• Communicate effectively with patients and staff.
• Record concise and accurate information in medical log.
• Maintain confidentiality.