Drug Screen Technician - Urgent Care Occupational Medicine

FMOL Health; Baton Rouge (LA); In loco; USD 22.000 - 33.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

FMOL Health in Baton Rouge, LA seeks a Drug Screen Technician to perform specimen collection, point-of-care testing, and related clinical duties under physician supervision. Must follow DOT, SAMHSA, CLIA, HIPAA, and internal standards while delivering quality donor care.

Responsibilities include urine drug screens, breath alcohol testing, hair and oral fluid collections, data recording, and assisting nursing staff. Active DOT/STT and BAT training required or pursued.

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• DOT and SAMHSA knowledge and testing procedures preferred.

Mansioni

• Performs CLIA waived lab tests and maintains QA records.
• Collects urine drug screens following DOT/SAMHSA guidelines and preserves chain of custody.
• Performs hair follicle collection and evidential breath alcohol testing as ordered.
• Assists nurse and supports patient care, triage, examinations, and discharges.
• Maintains and documents equipment, supplies, and room turnover between patients.
• Completes documentation accurately and participates in quality improvement activities.
• Operates within DOT, SAMHSA, CLIA, HIPAA and internal policies.

Conoscenze

Attention to detail

Customer service

Oral communication

EMR proficiency

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Strumenti

EMR systems

Excel

MS Word

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description

The Drug Screen Technician performs specimen collection, point of care testing, and other clinical duties as ordered by the supervising physician/provider. To include but not limited to DOT and non-DOT urine drug screens, DOT and non-DOT breath alcohol testing, hair specimen collections, and oral fluid collections. This position strictly adheres to DOT, SAMHSA, CLIA, HIPAA, and internal standards while providing excellent service to donors, clients, and clinical staff. Active DOT qualified Screening Test Technician (STT) and Breath Alcohol Technician (BAT) training

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Performs various CLIA waived lab tests. Performs quality controls and maintains appropriate records/documentation of Quality Assurance/Quality Control of lab procedures, equipment, and any other tests as regulated by CLIA guidelines and company policy.
• Certified Phlebotomists are permitted to perform the duty of peripheral venipuncture under the direct order and supervision of a physician on duty and must have documented training for procedures.
• Cleans instruments and equipment per company guidelines, maintains stock in all exam rooms before, during, and after each shift. Assists to turn over exam rooms, procedure rooms, treatment rooms, immediately after a patient is discharged from that room.
• Collects urine drug screens in accordance with SAMSHA and DOT guidelines. Maintains the drug screen program by ensuring that all paperwork is filed and communicated to appropriate companies while preserving the chain of custody.
• Performs hair follicle collection.
• Performs evidential breath alcohol testing in accordance with DOT guidelines.
• Performs on or offsite as directed by the supervisor/manager.
• Assists nurse on duty at all times during a shift, including but not limited to, the unpacking of supplies, maintaining the general aesthetics of the clinic, discharging patient, and assisting non-ambulatory patients to and from the building, and documenting appropriately, as well as other duties as assigned.
• Performs audiometric testing.
• Performs pulmonary function testing.
• Performs electrocardiograms when ordered by the physician.
• Patient care – assists with triage, examinations, and discharges in a manner which promotes high quality, patient focused health care.
• Assists with the sterile or non-sterile set up for minor procedures, and other clinical duties.
• Maintains appropriate clinical standards. Follows the policy and procedures as written in the Company Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Accurately, efficiently and completely document all clinical patient care data.
• Participates in department quality improvement activities, staff educational programs, attends departmental meetings, and demonstrates and maintains clinical competency in the delivery of patient care services in accordance with Company guidelines.
• Other duties as needed.

Competencies

• Technical Skills - Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills, shares expertise with others.
• Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs.
• Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality.
• Oral Communication - Responds well to questions; participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Produces concise, legible, and complete written. Documentation
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Quality Management - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; displays orientation to profitability.
• Language Skills- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Reasoning- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Computer Skills - To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge paper charting, of EMR as indicated, Excel Spreadsheet software and MS Word Processing software.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Required Certifications

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

What Makes You Successful in This Role

• Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and accuracy.
• Professional and courteous when interacting with clients, patients, and team members.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple responsibilities.
• Dedicated to delivering exceptional service and ensuring compliance with all testing and documentation standards.