Health Care Technician I (Admissions) - JFK ADATC

Ncaocr; North Carolina; Sur place; USD 31 200 - 46 348; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Sign-On Bonus up to $2000

Comprehensive benefits package

Résumé du poste

Ncaocr is seeking a Health Care Technician I for the JFK ADATC in North Carolina. This full-time role includes welcoming clients and assisting nurses during the admission process, managing patient interactions, and helping with emergency procedures. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED and relevant certifications, with effective communication skills preferred. The position offers a competitive salary range of $31,200 to $46,348 and is eligible for a sign-on bonus. The work hours are typically 12-hour shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school or GED required; equivalent education or experience also acceptable.
• Must be listed as Nurse Aide I or have relevant EMT certification.
• Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally.

Responsabilités

• Welcome clients, assist in admission processes, orient patients to the unit.
• Manage and observe patient interactions in the unit.
• Perform lab specimen collection under RN direction.

Connaissances

Effective communication

Documentation skills

Professional demeanor

Crisis intervention techniques

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Outils

Medical documentation software

Description du poste

## Health Care Technician I (Admissions) - JFK ADATCApplylocations: Buncombe County, NCtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR-115396**Agency****Division****Job Classification Title**Health Care Technician I (S)**Position Number****Grade**MH01**About Us**North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services.Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' *website*.Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today!**Description of Work**The Julian F. Keith Alcohol & Drug Abuse Treatment Center (JFK ADATC) is currently accepting applications for a Health Care Technician I/Admissions. Responsibilities for the Health Care Technician I/Admissions position include but are not limited to: • Act as the primary host in welcoming clients to the facility, assist the Nurse in the Admission Process, orient the patients to the unit, meal and medication times, their rights, and their responsibilities. • Manage the milieu on the unit through close observation and interaction with all patients. • Work closely with patients and have the ability to use Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) approved de-escalation techniques, to ensure the safety of patients and staff by completing required CPI training. • Collect lab specimens, assist in emergency procedures under the direction of an RN and maintain equipment supplies and forms. He/she will assist the Medical Staff by sitting in on exams as needed. Maintain dietary supplies for the unit. • Keep client’s rooms free of clutter. Be alert of safety issues and initiate response as indicated. • Other duties as delegated by and completed under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences****Salary Range: $31,200.00 - $46,348.00****Recruitment Range: $31,200.00 - $46,348.00****\*A Sign-On Bonus of $2,000.00 may be offered to the successful applicant(s) of this posting, contingent on the 2025-2026 Budget Approval.***Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.**The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/Management Preferences are not required.* Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred: • Communicating effectively in both oral and written form • Accurately complete documentation • Maintaining a professional and even-tempered demeanor • Maintaining professional and courteous work relationshipsThis position is designated as mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.## This posting is for a 12-hour day shift (6:45 am - 7:15 pm), every other weekend and some holidays and overtime; flexibility required.**We Will Be Recruiting For Multiple Positions With This Post. Your Application Will Be Considered For All Noted Open Positions.**## **\*ELIGIBILITY** **FOR SIGN-ON BONUS**To qualify for the Sign-On Bonus, a newly hired permanent full-time or permanent part-time employee must work 30 to 40 hours per week to be eligible. Those who are eligible and working less than 40 hours a week will receive a pro-rated rate.An employee is not eligible for a Sign-On Bonus if:* The employee has held a position in the North Carolina State government, including the judicial system, or the University of North Carolina system, within the last 12 months (the employee shall remain ineligible for 12 months from the separation date).* The employee has previously received a Sign-On Bonus from any State agency.* DHHS has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees.All Sign-On Bonuses are contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire.Additional information regarding the Sign-On Policy can be found here.**ABOUT THE FACILITY:** JFK ADATC is a 68-bed inpatient treatment facility designed to meet the needs of adults with substance use disorders from the 44 western most counties in North Carolina. The facility treats individuals with substance abuse and psychiatric diagnoses. JFK is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations as a Behavioral Health facility and certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as an inpatient psychiatric hospital.**SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:** DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities are subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind, including vapor products, is prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.## **APPLICATION PROCESS****Be sure to complete the application in its entirety.** Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.* Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.* Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers.* If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm on the night before the closing date.* Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. As of the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.* Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members.**VETERAN’S AND NATIONAL GUARD PREFERENCE*** Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their application.* Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.* Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.## **ADA ACCOMMODATION**## Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.Physical requirements will be discussed during the interview including, but not limited to, lifting, kneeling, walking up and down stairs, and ability to lift 50 pounds.## **COMMUNICATION**Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact the Human Resources Department at JFK ADATC at [phone].**Minimum Education and Experience**Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.High school or General Educational Development diploma; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Special Condition for Continued EmploymentAs required, listing as a Nurse Aide I by the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation. As applicable, listing as a Nurse Aide II by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. As applicable, North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.