TMS Technician/Toxicology Screener

Emerald Therapy Center is looking for a TMS Technician and Toxicology Screener to join our compassionate team of medical professionals. Dr. Ballew introduced TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) technology to Paducah, offering a non-medicated treatment option for OCD and Major Depression for the first time. This innovation is just one example of how Emerald Therapy Center integrates cutting-edge treatments into our holistic approach. 

Responsibilities Will Include:

• Administrative tasks including but not limited to answering phone calls, calling patients, and scheduling appointments.
• Use our electronic medical record (EMR) system to document patient contacts and treatment.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and follow guidelines of HIPAA.
• Establish a schedule for random testing and make the schedule available to all potential referral agencies.
• Maintain inventory and assist with supply orders.
• Fill out all required paperwork and logs associated with the client’s toxicology test.
• Greet clients and treat them with respect as they present for testing. Accompany clients from the waiting area to the drug testing location.
• Conduct toxicology testing in accordance with Emerald Policies and Procedures, including obtaining samples, recording results, and preparing samples for confirmation testing as required, ensuring chain of custody procedures are observed at all times.
• Report any notable information to circumstances to Emerald clinical or supervisory staff and/or management, including any behavioral problem that may arise. Ensure appropriate documentation of any instances requiring reports to clinical or supervisory staff.
• Prepare samples for sample pick-up and shipment in accordance with established protocols and procedures.
• Maintain positive working relationships with the Emerald team and staff, as well as persons, agencies, and other entities with whom Emerald has a working relationship, and specifically for agency customers of this service.
• Assist with routine maintenance of drug testing paperwork and any necessary equipment or supplies, ensuring the testing area is clean and maintained in good order.
• Provide other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
• Assists with laboratory tests of varying complexity using standard procedures on human specimens for the purpose of providing information for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of disease.
• Analyze the results of tests or experiments to ensure conformity to specifications, using special mechanical or electrical devices.
• Set up, maintain, calibrate, clean, and test sterility of medical laboratory equipment.
• May run proficiency testing samples on equipment per SOPs.
• Follow laboratory procedures for sample management, test analyses, quality control, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results, compliance, and documentation and testing of proficiency testing samples.
• Assists with CLIA waived testing.
• Maintains laboratory records and inventory for supplies and reagents. Notifies appropriate staff when inventory is too low.
• With assistance, may troubleshoot equipment problems and coordinate service as necessary. Documents all equipment maintenance, both routine and trouble-shooting.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation and lab environment.
• Remain up-to-date and compliant on all required and assigned training related to laboratory safety and testing procedure and equipment maintenance.
• Follow established treatment and office procedures.
• Communicate effectively with all staff.
• Maintains safe, secure and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations
• Knowledge of emergency procedures and assist in crisis situations
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care to patients
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.
• The classification of this position is considered non-exempt from the pay provisions of the Fair Labor and Standards Act.

Additionally, Candidates Must: 

• Posses a basic understanding of substance abuse, behavioral health, and/or co-occurring disorders.
• Have a desire and ability to interact maturely and professionally with those facing substance use and behavioral health disorders in a trauma-informed manner.
• Be trained and demonstrate competency in agency drug testing protocols and procedures.

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)
• High School Diploma Required

Performance Factors:

Emerald utilizes a trauma-informed client treatment organizational change model. The model organizes both our treatment and the way we run our organization. It is an inclusive model that guides leaders, staff, clients, and families to share the same language. The Toxicology Screening Technician helps clients by conducting screenings in a thorough, professional, respectful, and empathetic trauma-informed manner using the trauma-informed framework.

In addition to the Trauma-Informed Model, all Emerald employees are expected to adhere to the following performance standards:

• Attendance and Dependability:  Reports to work promptly at assigned hours and is seldom absent from work; submits accurate time sheets to the supervisor.  Demonstrates reliability in fulfilling job responsibilities in routine and complex job situations, meets deadlines for paperwork, is punctual, and maintains a dependable attendance record.  Employees can be depended upon to complete work promptly, accurately, and thoroughly. Employees can also be depended upon to adapt to changing work demands, be receptive to new ideas and procedures, and work effectively under pressure or in crisis situations.
• Communication and Contact: The employee communicates effectively verbally and in writing with clients, colleagues, and other individuals inside and outside the company while maintaining the confidentiality of all client-related information.  The employee is empathetic, respectful, and motivational and encourages others to take responsibility for their lives by acting as a positive role model.
• Relationships with Others:  Conveys a professional attitude by demonstrating an interest in the job and the agency with a welcoming, empathic, hopeful attitude and by emphasizing the positive aspects of most situations, which supports a philosophy of dual recovery.  Engages and welcomes people in ways that convey respect for diversity in a culturally appropriate way.  Demonstrates high professional/ethical standards, including observing professional boundaries, and works well with others as part of the team.  Has an empathetic, respectful, and motivational approach and encourages clients to take responsibility for their lives.
• Professional development: Understands job responsibilities and adheres to policies and procedures; expands knowledge and skills necessary for the job; demonstrates self-awareness of and ability to work through attitudes that negatively affect performance, including personal reactivity.  The employee will prioritize time and tasks efficiently, distinguish between major and minor issues, develop logical and creative solutions to problems, and make effective decisions within the scope of their duties.  The employee will also productively utilize supervision, keep the supervisor informed, and adequately prepare for supervision.
• Participates in the Trauma-Informed Model: Incorporates values, principles, and tools in building a trauma-informed treatment program.

If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity to help others in our community, we encourage you to apply for this exciting position At Emerald Therapy Center, you're not just accepting a position, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.