While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to handle objects, equipment, and medical supplies, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb stairs, stand, walk, stoop, twist, kneel, or crouch. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and seldom lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
This position operates in behavioral health, healthcare, residential treatment, outpatient treatment, and community-based healthcare environments. Employees may interact with individuals experiencing substance use disorders, mental health conditions, withdrawal symptoms, medical concerns, and crisis situations. Employees may encounter exposure to bloodborne pathogens, bodily fluids, communicable illnesses, medications, and emotionally sensitive or traumatic situations. Local travel may be required based on operational needs.