Health Care Technician ; C.N.A.; Central Regional Hospital

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Central Regional Hospital

Job Classification Title

Health Care Technician I (S)

Position Number

Grade

MH01

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

We are currently recruiting for Health Care Technician I’s (HCT I) across multiple units/shifts that will function as Therapeutic Support Specialist I’s (TSS) at Central Regional Hospital. The primary purpose of the HCT I is to monitor patients and perform technical procedures within the scope of a certified nurse’s aide (CNA). All HCT I duties are delegated by, and under the supervision of a Licensed Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to obtaining vital signs, assisting patients with activities of daily living, maintaining level of observations of patients and other duties as assigned.

Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences

Pay Grade: MH01

Salary Range: $31,200.00 - $46,348.00

Recruitment Range: $35,360.00 - $46,348.00

* A Sign-on bonus of $2,000 may be offered to the successful applicant(s) of this posting, contingent on Budget Approval.

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

• Qualified applicants must be proficient in written and verbal English.
• Ability to follow the treatment plans and/or clinical orders
• Ability to learn behavior management and supportive counseling techniques.
• Ability to observe patients and make written and oral reports

• Advanced Physical Skills (APS) certification through the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and CPR certification within 60 days.
• Nurse Aide I listing by the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation. (If applicants are not NA I certified and are selected for a position, training will be offered by the hospital. However, certification must be obtained, and employee must pass all facility required training as a condition of employment.)
• Valid driver’s license.

This position is designated as mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.

We will be recruiting for multiple positions with this post. Your application will be considered for all noted open positions.

Work Schedule Shift Premium
1st

Shift: 7:00 a.m.

- 3:30 p.m. 5% Weekend Only
2nd

Shift:
3.00 p.m.

- 11:30 p.m. 20% Weekdays + 5% on Weekends
3rd

Shift: 11:00 p.m.

- 7:30 a.m. 10% Weekdays+ 5% on Weekends

To qualify for the Sign-on Bonus, a newly hired permanent full-time or permanent part-time employee must work 30 to 40 hours per week to be eligible. Those who are eligible and working less than 40 hours a week will receive a prorated rate.

An employee is not eligible for a sign-on bonus if:

• The employee has held a position in the North Carolina State government, including the judicial system, or the University of North Carolina system, within the last 12 months (the employee shall remain ineligible for 12 months from the separation date)
• The employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any State agency
• DHHS has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees.

All Sign-on Bonuses are contingent upon…