Health Care Technician I

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The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention protection and preparation as well as the care custody and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody healthcare and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration Health Services Rehabilitation & Reentry Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!

Description of Work

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Position is a Health Care Technician I located at the Central Prison Healthcare Complex in Raleighwhich houses approximately 1318 close-custody male

offenders.

Health Care Technician I performs the following duties under the direction and supervision of aregistered nurse:

Assist RNs LPNs and HCTs in providing care treatment and services within

their scope ofpractice such as obtaining vital signs weight height preparing

the patient for examinationetc. as trained and within the scope of practice.
Assists patients with activities of daily living such as feeding bathing clothing

toiletingturning and repositioning ambulation etc.
Transport patients safely using appropriate means.
Observing patients and reporting observations to the nurse.
The HCT I will collect label specimens such as blood urine feces and sputum

as trained withinthe scope of practice.
Changing linens and making beds.
Keeping patient rooms clean and orderly.
Engage in therapeutic activities with patients such as group therapies and

recreational activities in mental health. This work will be performed in various

sections at Central PrisonHealthcare Complex Raleigh NC. Mental Health and

Med Surg Departments 12-hour day (5:45 am -6:15 pm) and/or night (5:45 pm - 6:15 am) shifts with alternating weekends. This is a full-timeposition (40

hours per week).

Salary Range: 31000.00 - $46348.00

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/ Competencies

The Knowledge Skills and Abilities listed below along with the Minimum Education and Experiencerequirements are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of theExperience and Education listed on the application. If you would like more information on how toapply for our jobs through the state application and/or more information on Knowledge Skills andAbilities (KSAs) click on the following resource links: Introduction to the State Government Job Application and/or Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs).

Note: To qualify for thisposition applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:

Demonstrated knowledge of nursing methods and techniques in caring for

medical and/or mentallyill patients
Demonstrated experience in dietetics sanitation and personal hygiene.
Demonstrated knowledge of medical equipment
Demonstrated experience observing patients and compiling reports.
Demonstrated experience in providing personal care and treatment of patients

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education andexperience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of educationOR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. Seehtt12s:// for details.

High school or General Educational Development diploma: or an equivalent combination of educationand experience. Special Condition for Continued Employment: As required listing as a Nurse Aide Iby the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation. As applicable listing as a Nurse AideII by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. As applicable. North Carolina Emergency MedicalTechnician (EMT) certification.

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.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education andexperience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of educationOR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. SeehttRs:// for details.

High school or General Educational Development diploma or an equivalent

combination of educationand experience. Special Condition for Continued Employment: As required listing as a Nurse Aide Iby the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation. As applicable listing as a Nurse AideII 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.

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