Treatment Technician, Part-time
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State of Montana
Butte, MT, US
Summary
The Treatment Technician communicates with patients to understand their needs and assists with activities of daily living. They are also responsible for recording patient data, such as behavioral observations and vital signs, and managing the admission process.
Job Description
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a part-time day shift, 7 am to 7 pm, Saturday - Sunday, Treatment Technician career opportunity within the Montana Chemical Dependency Center.
The Montana Chemical Dependency Center is the only in-patient chemical dependency treatment center administered by the state. We service individuals 18 and older who have been diagnosed as having an addiction to drugs or alcohol or who suffer from both addiction and mental disorders.
Responsibilities of the Treatment Technician include communicating with patients to understand needs and assists with activities of daily living. Records patients date such as behavioral observations, vital signs, systems etc. and gathers information for patients’ admissions and inputs into the system.
Why Join DPHHS:
Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.
There will be frequent screenings of candidates as they apply.
Qualifications for this Career Opportunity:
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Knowledge of patient admission process. This process includes but limited to, establishing patient’s charts’, completing release of information, searching patient’s belongings.
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Can conduct patient orientation which includes a tour of the facility and guidelines.
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Ability to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, maintains them over time.
Meet minimum qualifications:
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High school diploma or the equivalent.
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Two years of job-related experience working with people in a healthcare setting.
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Other combinations of related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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Must have or willing to obtain prior to hire date a valid CPR/AED/FIRST AID certification card.
How to Apply:
To be considered for a DPHHS position, submit your state application on the State of Montana Careers website.
Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below.
