Patient Care Tech - Powell Chemical Dependency Center- Lutheran

Part-Time Work Schedule Rotation: 2-week cycle

• Week 1: Saturday, Sunday, and Monday
• Week 2: Sunday and Monday

Hours: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM

The PCT is responsible for providing medical and counseling support to Powell CDC patients. The PCT also assists in the provision of patient monitoring, orientation, patient recovery and recreational support. Consistently utilizes a holistic approach (considering physical, psych/social, spiritual, education, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients served in the assigned service area. 

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Clinical Excellence & Patient Care Summary

• Vital Signs & Monitoring: Collects and documents vitals, withdrawal symptoms, mental health indicators, and urine drug screening.

• Direct Patient Care: Provides care per treatment plans, facilitates new patient orientation and recreational activities, and ensures documentation in EHR.

• Team Communication: Alerts medical staff of concerns, attends daily staffings, and maintains ongoing reports on care levels, UAs, and patient behavior.

• Environment & Safety: Maintains a therapeutic, safe, and clean setting, performs area-specific procedures, and rounds regularly to observe patient engagement.

• Holistic & Inclusive Care: Applies a comprehensive approach considering emotional, physical, and spiritual needs tailored to patient age and service area.

• Professionalism & Collaboration: Meets scheduling needs, improves quality and service, and actively supports team success through openness and feedback.

UnityPoint Health Performance Criteria

• Core Behaviors: Upholds organizational values, follows safety and policy guidelines, and consistently attends work.

• Compliance & Certification: Keeps licenses and certifications current, completes education requirements, and understands regulatory compliance (HIPAA, OSHA, DNV).

• Safety First: Prioritizes patient and workplace safety by proactively preventing and reporting risks.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be 18 years old

• High School diploma or GED equivalent

• Completion of 75-Hour Basic CNA Course or Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Experience

• Preferred: Previous experience in healthcare, particularly in behavioral health or substance use disorder services

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid driver’s license (required when driving for work-related purposes)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (must be current or obtained within 3 months of hire)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to move quickly and frequently between different service areas (Residential Unit, Outpatient Services, Detox Unit)

• Light lifting may be required

• Fluent in reading, writing, comprehending, and speaking English

• Demonstrates multicultural sensitivity

• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office

• Strong customer and patient focus

Other Requirements

• Use of standard equipment required to perform job duties

• Must consistently meet physical and mobility demands of the position