Drug & Alcohol Technician

MOBILE HEALTH & TESTING SERVICES INC.

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 24,796 - 34,440

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

MOBILE HEALTH & TESTING SERVICES INC. is seeking full-time and part-time Drug and Alcohol Technicians in Chicago, Illinois. The role involves on-site drug and alcohol testing, and candidates must ensure compliance with DOT standards. Key responsibilities include the collection of samples and ensuring confidentiality. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a high school diploma. Pay ranges from $18.00 to $25.00 per hour based on experience. Flexible work schedules are available, and a reliable vehicle is required.

Qualifications

2 years of customer experience.
Ability to work independently.
Must be able to travel within a 50-mile radius.

Responsibilities

Perform Drug and Evidential Breath and Alcohol Testing.
Master all DOT and Non-DOT testing regulations and standards.
Ensure specimens are transferred to FedEx within four hours of collection.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Detail-oriented

Organization Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cell Phone

Reliable Vehicle

Driver’s License

Job description

Mobile Health and Testing Services is a premier provider of mobile health assessments and testing solutions, tailored to the unique needs of employers in the Chicagoland area. We specialize in providing high-quality, on-site testing services, including drug and alcohol testing, to meet the needs of our clients in various industries. Our dedicated team ensures accurate results and excellent service in a timely, confidential manner, offering clients flexibility and convenience with mobile testing solutions.

Today, MHTS serves more than 500 local Chicagoland companies, small and large, administering more than 10,000 drug and alcohol test each year -- All services are provided 24/7 and 365 days per year.

We are adding full-time and part-time Drug and Alcohol Technician positions to support various employers who require pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug and breathe alcohol screening. This position will require the collection of bodily fluids and specimens such as urine, hair, and/or saliva. It may also require observing donors providing specimens.

This position is responsible for completing drug and alcohol collections in accordance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Non-DOT industry standards, as well as evidential breath alcohol testing requirements.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision; ensure protection and confidentiality of personal and healthcare data collected; provide exceptional customer service with a positive attitude and demeanor to all employers and employees being tested; and maintain, at least, a 98% Quality Assurance (QA) rate for all tests performed.

The ideal candidate will have the flexibility to work at various locations for scheduled and unscheduled testing to meet the needs of the employers. Candidates will be required to respond to requests for unscheduled services (post-accident and reasonable suspicion testing) within 1 hour of receiving requests.

We offer the following work shifts:

6:00am to 2:00pm
11:00am to 7:00pm
3:00pm to 12:00am
11pm to 7am

We are seeking candidates with weekday and weekend availability. Most work assignments will be completed within 2-4 hours. However, some assignments may take longer depending upon the ability of the donor(s) to provide a specimen. Candidates are required to have reliable transportation to commute to the job site.

Job Specific Details and Tasks

Perform Drug and Evidential Breath and Alcohol Testing
Master all DOT and Non-DOT testing regulations and standards
Process and ship specimens on the same day
Process and distribute paperwork within 2-4 hours of specimen collection
Complete all specimen and breathe alcohol collection paperwork correctly and completely
Dependable and punctual – show up on time every time they’re expected
Secure porta-johns and/or bathrooms and inspect before and after each collection
Be approachable with a professional demeanor – i.e., polite but clear & authoritative in their interaction with donors
Accompany donor to restroom/porta-john and inspect immediately before AND after every collection
Be vigilant about watching temperatures and not at all reluctant to call a specimen unacceptable and go through the re-collection process
Check work before tearing off the lab copy to be sure nothing on the CCF was missed, also seeing that seals are on the bottles – dated by collector and initialed by donors
Be willing to stop and call for guidance if there are any issues
Ensure specimens are transferred to FedEx within four hours of completing the collection and the paperwork is legible as well as submitted to the office the same day via fax, email, or hand delivered

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent
2 years of customer experience
Strong written and oral communication skills
Reliable vehicle
Must have a cell phone
Must have a valid and current Driver’s License
Ability to work independently
Must be able to travel within a 50-mile radius
Must be comfortable working in a variety of work settings to include outdoors, small areas, construction sites, etc.

Desired Qualifications

Experience as a CNA, Medical Assistant, EMT-B, or EMT-P; preferred, but not required
Bilingual (English and Spanish) is preferred, but not required
Knowledge of DOT and Non-DOT testing regulations; preferred, but not required
Knowledge of evidential breath alcohol testing; preferred, but not required
Experience in a healthcare laboratory, outpatient clinic, or urgent care; preferred but not required

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