Health Care Technician II; Transportation - Cherry Hospital

Position: Health Care Technician II (Transportation) - Cherry Hospital
** Agency
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* *** Job Classification Title
** Health Care Technician II (S)
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* * MH02

North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services.

Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' .Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today!
** Description of Work
** Health Care Technician II will serve as an on-the-job trainer, resource person, and mentor. Work involves knowledge and demonstration of all Health Care Technician I level tasks, duties, and responsibilities. The Health Care Technician II will spend much of their time in a mentor role and must be a problem-solver and troubleshooter. Work involves providing ongoing observation, interaction, and feedback to individuals under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.

This position provides safe and basic care when transporting patients to and from external appointments as well as in the hospital.

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 8am – 4:30p but may be required to rotate to other shifts including day, evening and/or night shift. May require overtime. Requires reporting for duty in inclement weather.
** Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences
**** Salary Range: $32,444-$48,665
**** Recruitment Range: $39,312 - $43,302
**** A Sign-on bonus of $2,500 may be offered to the successful applicant(s) of this posting, contingent on the  Budget Approval.
*** Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.
** The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:
** Considerable knowledge of approved behavioral intervention programs and needs of the population served
* Must pass physical test prior to employment
* Ability to effectively convey accurate information to family members, individuals and treatment team under general supervision, in verbal and written forms
* Ability to maintain a professional and even-tempered demeanor and work relationships
* Must have a valid Drivers’ License due to driving and transporting patients in a safe manner obeying all NC traffic laws
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**** We Will Be Recruiting For Multiple Positions With This Post. Your Application Will Be Considered For All Noted Open Positions.
**** Eligibility for Sign-on Bonus
** 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 budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. Additional information regarding the Sign-on Policy can be found .
** About the Facility:
** Cherry Hospital is a State-of-the-Art Psychiatric hospital located in Goldsboro, North Carolina.  Cherry Hospital serves the 38 most eastern counties of North Carolina with a mission…