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

State of North Carolina•Walter B Jones Adatc Gree Pitt, NC

1d•$31,200 - $46,348•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 assists 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

Managing the milieu on the unit through close observation and interaction with the patients.
Fostering a therapeutic environment.
Assisting in the activities of daily living.
Providing support to patients working toward the goals and objectives of their treatment.
Monitoring medical, emotional, behavioral, and social problems.
Transporting patients to appointments outside the medical facility.