Health Care Technician II - 2 Pine - Cherry Hospital
About The Position
The Health Care Technician II provides quality care to patients on the 2 Pine unit at Cherry Hospital and serves as a role model and mentor to Health Care Technician I team members. As an essential member of a multidisciplinary care team, the technician uses therapeutic principles and builds meaningful relationships with patients to support their success. Patient activities include structured skill-building and interaction throughout the day, off-unit programming at the Hope and Wellness Center, and scheduled access to courtyards, a gymnasium, a library, and other activities. Working closely with the Registered Nurse and Clinical Nurse Manager, the Health Care Technician II helps train and orient new HCT I team members, supports professional communication, and provides feedback to improve processes and quality of care. This is a second-shift position from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The position is designated mandatory and may require reporting to work or staying over during adverse weather events.
Requirements
- High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one year of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- As required for continued employment, 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.
- As a condition of continued employment, successfully pass all required parts of CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.
Nice To Haves
- Nurse Aide I listing by the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation.
- Knowledge of growth and development principles and of the physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs of the patient population served.
- Knowledge and skills to provide patient care appropriate to the ages of patients served on the assigned unit.
Responsibilities
- Provide quality care to patients on the 2 Pine unit using therapeutic principles.
- Serve as a role model and mentor to Health Care Technician I team members.
- Build therapeutic and meaningful relationships with patients to facilitate their success.
- Work with the Registered Nurse and Clinical Nurse Manager to train and orient new HCT I team members.
- Facilitate professional communication and provide feedback to improve processes and quality of care.
- Report to work or stay over during adverse weather events, as required.
Benefits
- A sign-on bonus of $2,500 may be offered, contingent on 2025–2026 Budget Approval and eligibility.
- Shift premiums for 8-hour shifts: evening shifts receive 10% Monday through Friday and 15% Saturday and Sunday.
- A competitive salary.
- An excellent benefits package.
- Loan repayment opportunities.
- Employment stability.
- Rewarding professional opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
