Health Care Technician II/Interpreter - Cherry Hospital

State of North Carolina; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

State of North Carolina is seeking a Health Care Technician II (S) at Cherry Hospital to serve as a 1:1 interpreter for a non-English speaking patient while performing standard HCT II duties. The role includes documenting the assignment and translating written information as needed.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED with related experience; certain conditions may require Nurse Aide I/II or EMT certification. A sign-on bonus may be offered contingent on budget approval.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and one year related work experience.
• Equivalency of education and experience may qualify.
• Special conditions may require Nurse Aide I/II or EMT certification.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Health Care Technician II and Staff Interpreter for a 1:1 patient.
• Document 1:1 assignment consistent with Nursing Services requirements.
• Interpret for the patient across service areas and translate written information.
• When not interpreting, perform routine HCT II duties in a designated PCU.

Skills

Interpreting/ translating

Communication assessment

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nurse Aide I/II / EMT applicable (as required)

Job description

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Cherry Hospital

Job Classification Title

Health Care Technician II (S)

Position Number

65021058

Grade

MH02

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

This position will serve a dual role both as Health Care Technician II and a Staff Interpreter. This position will be assigned as a 1:1 staff to a non-English speaking patient for his/her entire shift. This position will process related documentation of the 1:1 assignment and will be consistent with Nursing Services requirements. The position will perform all HCT II duties as required with the patient as well as interpret for the patient in all service areas. This position may be required to translate written information for the patient. When the position is not needed to serve as an interpreting HCT II, he/she will be assigned to routine HCT II duties in a designated PCU.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $32,444 - $48,665

*A Sign-on bonus of $2,500 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:

• The ability to interpret/translate all verbal and written communication in a patient’s preferred language.
• Ability to assess patient’s communication skill level and exercise good judgement in interpretation/translation rendered.
• Basic knowledge to appropriately interpret medical, psychiatric, and basic legal terminology.

This Position Is Designated as Mandatory and Must Report or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.

*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 prorated 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:

Cherry Hospital is a State-of-the-Art Psychiatric hospital located in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Cherry Hospital serves the 38 most eastern counties of North Carolina with a mission to serve those with the greatest need and the fewest resources. We strive to create a healing environment in which every team member has opportunity to positively impact on the lives of those around them and the individuals we serve. Learn more about our facility at https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/state-operated-healthcare-facilities/facilities/state-psychiatric-hospitals. In addition to a very competitive salary, this opportunity offers an excellent benefits package, loan repayment opportunities, employment stability and rewarding professional opportunities.

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 and one year of related work experience; 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.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.