Health Care Technician II - Adolescents (Broughton Hospital)

State of North Carolina•1000 South Sterling Street Burke, NC

1d•$32,444 - $48,665•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for performing a variety of skilled health care activities for mentally ill patients with physical as well as behavioral problems. This position works under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse and Nursing Supervision. They model professional behavior and interactions and facilitate unit-based patient activities in a manner that maintains a safe and therapeutic milieu. Additionally, Health Care Technician II is responsible for performing all HCT I task, duties, and responsibilities as assigned by the Registered Nurse. The ideal candidate for this position demonstrates professional behavior in interactions with all patients and co-workers and has a thorough working knowledge of daily operations of the patient care units. They must illustrate the ability to effectively interact and communicate with a diverse patient population, family members, and other team members. Additionally, the Health Care Technician II must demonstrate the ability to effectively, accurately, and clearly document client progress and behaviors in the medical record.

Requirements

High school or General Educational Development diploma and one year of related work experience; 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.
Ability to pass a State Bureau of Investigation Criminal History Check.
Ability to complete and pass BLS/CPR training and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training during orientation.

Nice To Haves

Current NC Certification as a Nurse Aide I or Nurse Aide II
Experience working in a direct patient care role in a psychiatric hospital

Responsibilities

Performing a variety of skilled health care activities for mentally ill patients with physical as well as behavioral problems.
Working under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse and Nursing Supervision.
Modeling professional behavior and interactions.
Facilitating unit-based patient activities in a manner that maintains a safe and therapeutic milieu.
Performing all HCT I task, duties, and responsibilities as assigned by the Registered Nurse.
Effectively interacting and communicating with a diverse patient population, family members, and other team members.
Effectively, accurately, and clearly documenting client progress and behaviors in the medical record.