Health Care Technician I, Transporter - Murdoch Developmental Center

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established state facility is seeking compassionate individuals to provide essential medical transport services for residents with intellectual disabilities. This role involves ensuring safe and comfortable transport to various medical appointments while assisting medical staff in managing patient behavior. Ideal candidates will possess a valid driver's license and demonstrate a strong commitment to maintaining a therapeutic attitude towards clients. Join a dedicated team in a supportive environment where your contributions will make a meaningful impact on the lives of those you serve.

Benefits

Pension Plan

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license is required.
• Ability to work with developmentally disabled clients.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to medical appointments and assist with behavior management.
• Serve as a liaison between medical staff and residents.

Skills

Patient Care

Behavior Management

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Medical Equipment

Job description

This position works within the Transportation Department at Murdoch Developmental Center. This position functions as provider of medical care and transport to various hospitals and medical facilities for appointments and procedures. Additional responsibilities include transporting patients on campus to Medical Clinic, Dental Clinic, Laboratory, X-ray, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy.

When on off-campus medical trips, this position assists medical staff with patient behavior management and assists with compliance with examinations. Medical providers are not always experienced in caring for patients with IDD and this position assists in making the resident more comfortable and at ease while relating to the provider any special needs. When transporting residents for medical purposes, this position serves as liaison between the medical staff of Murdoch Developmental Center and the facility in which the resident is to receive care.

This position is responsible for assisting people that live at Murdoch Developmental Center into vehicles (ambulatory, non-ambulatory, wheelchairs) and transporting to scheduled destinations. Other routine duties include picking up medicine boxes, pharmacy requisitions, charts, lab specimens, and x-rays from campus buildings.

Scheduled work hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, M-F.

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About Murdoch Developmental Center:
Murdoch Developmental Center is a 24/7 state residential facility located in Butner, NC, near the Research Triangle area. Murdoch serves individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD). Murdoch is a caring community where professionals work with people of various ages, cognitive and functional abilities. To be considered for employment, applicants must be in good standing with theNorth Carolina Health Care Personnel Registry.

To learn more about Murdoch Developmental Center, click the link to watch the video below:https://vimeo.com/268881255To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must document on the application that they possess all of the following:

• Applicants must have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work with and maintain a therapeutic attitude towards developmentally disabled clients is required

Management Preferences

• EMT Certification

• Basic knowledge of working with persons with intellectual disabilities.
• A desire to learn behavior support and coaching techniques that work for the people at Murdoch
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team with good demeanor and professionalism
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with the population served, staff and others both orally and in writing
• Proven ability to maintain professional work relationships and boundaries
• Anticipate hazards and perform all duties safely
• Demonstrated ability to be able to communicate and document observations and recommendations effectively
• Be willing to learn and apply computer applications for personal benefits, performance plans and required training

Physical Requirements

• Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination ofeducation and experience.”If that language appears below, then you may qualifythrough EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience,OR acombination of both.Seeoshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

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.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.

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. You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled.

For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627.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 HR at 919-575-1015.

**Eligibility for Sign-on Bonus**

Qualified applicants must be selected from the candidate pool of this posting and meet the State policy following requirements:
A newly hired permanent full time or permanent part-time employee who works 30 to 40 hours per week is eligible for a sign-on bonus (this will be prorated for employees working less than 40 hours per week).
An employee is not eligible for a sign-on bonus if:
(1) the employee has held a position in 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);
(2) the employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any State agency;
(3) or DHHS has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees.
This Sign-on Bonus is contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. Additional information regarding the Sign-on Policy can be foundhere.