Health Care Technician I (Nights) Walter B. Jones Center

State of North Carolina

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Health Care Technician position provides direct patient care by managing the milieu on the unit through close observation and interaction with the patients. This position fosters a therapeutic environment and assist in the activities of daily living. They provide support to the patients working toward the goals and objectives of their treatment and monitor medical, emotional, behavioral, and social problems. The Health Care Technician is responsible for transporting patients to appointments outside the medical facility.

Requirements

• Knowledge of a variety of psychiatric, intellectual disabilities, medical and/or other related conditions.
• Ability to learn behavior management and supportive counseling techniques.
• Ability to deliver services in an organized timely manner.
• Knowledge of nursing methods and techniques in caring for medical, surgical and mentally ill patients.
• High school or General Educational Development diploma; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care by managing the milieu on the unit through close observation and interaction with the patients.
• Fosters a therapeutic environment and assist in the activities of daily living.
• Provides support to the patients working toward the goals and objectives of their treatment and monitor medical, emotional, behavioral, and social problems.
• Responsible for transporting patients to appointments outside the medical facility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees