Patient Care Technician

Description

ATTENTION! $1,000 SIGN ON BONUS!

Do you have a passion for helping others while ensuring the highest standards of care? 

Gateway Rehab Center (GRC) is seeking a dedicated full-time Patient Care Technician to join our team at the REST Program in Waynesburg, PA. In this critical role, you will help support patient recovery by monitoring medication self-administration, facilitating therapeutic activities, and providing direct support to individuals receiving treatment.

If you're compassionate, attentive, and committed to helping individuals on their recovery journey, keep reading!

Why You'll Love Working at GRC

• Mission-driven work supporting individuals and families impacted by addiction.
• A collaborative team environment focused on safety, accountability, and recovery.
• Opportunities to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives every day.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including contribution toward the medical insurance plan of your choice: Highmark or UPMC, plus access to employee discount programs and additional supportive benefits.

Why This Role is Important to SUD Treatment?

GRC's Patient Care Technicians play a vital role in maintaining a safe, supportive, and recovery-focused environment. As a Patient Care Technician, you will work directly with patients to promote medication safety, encourage treatment engagement, and support daily therapeutic programming. This is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to help individuals build a foundation for lasting recovery while making a meaningful impact every day.

Responsibilities

• Complete medication self-administration training and demonstrate competency.
• Monitor patient medication self-administration and therapeutic treatments.
• Ensure medication documentation is accurate, complete, and compliant.
• Educate patients on safe medication practices and adherence to program policies.
• Conduct medication cart audits.
• Facilitate discussion groups and therapeutic activities.
• Monitor patient behavior and provide appropriate support.
• Document observations, patient care, and patient interactions.
• Coordinate and collaborate with clinical, medical, and administrative departments.
• Conduct patient handbook orientation.
• Conduct searches of patient belongings, rooms, and person as required.
• Serve as a liaison between clinical staff, medical staff, and patients.
• Assist patients with assessment forms and intake paperwork.
• Support communication with family members, friends, and referral sources.
• Assist with crisis intervention efforts.
• Transport patients to appointments, support groups, activities, and other assigned destinations.
• Complete progress notes and maintain accurate patient records.
• Collect urine specimens and complete required drug-screening documentation.
• Provide post-discharge contacts and referrals under therapist direction.
• Monitor activities of daily living (ADLs), including chores, behaviors, and grooming.
• Attend mandatory GRC trainings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

• Ability to monitor medication self-administration following established procedures and training.
• Strong commitment to ethical practices, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to listen without judgment and build trusting relationships.
• Demonstrated empathy, compassion, and understanding.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based treatment environment.

Requirements

What Do We Require?

• High school diploma or GED.
• Medical Assistant, Nursing Assistant, CNA, Medication Technician, or EMT experience preferred.
• Ability to pass a Pennsylvania Criminal Background Check.
• Ability to obtain Pennsylvania Child Abuse and FBI Fingerprinting clearances.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Complete a 2-step TB test.
• CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Clean driving record with the ability to transport patients as assigned.
• If in recovery from substance use disorder, a minimum of 18 months in recovery.

What Are the Work Conditions?

• Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facility.
• Required to remain awake and alert while on duty.
• Mandatory staffing coverage when necessary to maintain a safe treatment environment.
• Favorable working conditions with minimal physical demands.
• Moderate mental demands associated with responding to multiple patient needs.
• Minimal to moderate exposure risk to blood, body fluids, and respiratory infectious agents.

GRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We value diverse voices and lived experiences that strengthen our mission and impact.