Health Care Technician I - CPHC

NC Department of Adult Correction; North Carolina; On-site; USD 29,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a prominent correctional facility as a Health Care Technician I, where you will provide essential care and support to patients under the guidance of registered nurses. This role involves assisting with daily living activities, monitoring patient health, and engaging in therapeutic activities. With a focus on compassionate care, you will play a vital role in the health and well-being of individuals in custody. This full-time position offers a structured work schedule and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community. Embrace this chance to contribute to a vital mission in healthcare within the correctional system.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of $1,500

State benefits

12-hour shifts with alternating weekends

Qualifications

• Knowledge of nursing methods and techniques for patient care.
• Experience in dietetics, sanitation, and personal hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Assist RNs and LPNs in providing patient care and treatment.
• Transport patients safely and observe their conditions.

Skills

Nursing methods and techniques

Dietetics and sanitation

Medical equipment knowledge

Patient observation and reporting

Personal care and treatment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nurse Aide I listing

Nurse Aide II listing

EMT certification

Job description

NOW ELIGIBLE FOR A $1,500 SIGN-ON BONUS.

To be eligible for a sign-on bonus, the candidate must not have worked as a probationary, permanent, or time-limited employee in the last 12 months as an employee subject to the State Human Resources Act.

The position is a Health Care Technician I located at Central Prison Healthcare Complex in Raleigh, which houses approximately 1318 close custody male offenders.

Health Care Technician I perform the following duties under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse:

• Assist RNs, LPNs and HCTII's in providing care, treatment and services within their scope of practice, such as obtaining vital signs, weight, height, preparing the patient for examination, etc. as trained and within the scope of practice.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living such as feeding, bathing, clothing, toileting, turning and repositioning, ambulation, etc.
• Transport patients safely using appropriate means.
• Observing patients and reporting observations to the nurse.
• The HCT I will collect label specimens such as blood, urine, feces, and sputum as trained within scope of practice.
• Changing linens and making beds.
• Keeping patient rooms clean and orderly.
• Engage in therapeutic activities with patients such as group therapies and recreational activities in mental health.

This advertisement is seeking to fill MULTIPLE positions: 60066463 and 60066391

Work Schedule: Work will be performed in various sections at Central Prison Healthcare Complex, Raleigh, NC. Mental Health and Medical Surgery Departments 12-hour day (5:45am - 6:15pm) and/or night (5:45pm - 6:15am) shifts, with alternating weekends.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits. Applicants must pass a background check to be eligible for this job.

As of January 1, 2025, there are new increase adjustments to the state’s pay plan which were approved by the State Human Resources Commission, effective January 1, 2025. The new salary will be $29,748 - $44,621.

Note to Current State Employees: State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of the Experience and Education listed on the application.

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:

• Demonstrated knowledge of nursing methods and techniques in caring for medical and/or mentally ill patients.
• Demonstrated experience in dietetics, sanitation, and personal hygiene.
• Demonstrated knowledge of medical equipment.
• Demonstrated experience observing patients and compiling reports.
• Demonstrated experience in providing personal care and treatment of patients.

High school or General Educational Development diploma; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Special Condition for Continued Employment: As 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.

Come Join Us To Make A Difference

Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 19,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving the lives and property of its citizens through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws.

The Division of Comprehensive Health Services is dedicated to providing evidence-based, compassionate, and constitutionally consistent medical care to all offenders in custody.

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.

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