The NC Department of Adult Correction continuously recruits for Health Care Technician I's and will accept applications regardless of whether there is a current vacancy. Your application for this posting will remain on file for 365 days and will be screened for vacancies as they occur.

This posting is for the following facilities located in the Eastern Region:

• Bertie Correctional Institution
• Carteret Correctional Center
• Craven Correctional Institution
• Eastern Correctional Institution
• Greene Correctional Institution
• Hyde Correctional Institution
• Johnston Correctional Institution
• Maury Correctional Institution
• Neuse Correctional Institution
• Pamlico Correctional Institution
• Pasquotank Correctional Institution
• Roanoke River Correctional Institution
• Tyrrell Prison Work Farm

The Health Care Technician I position responsibilities include the following:

• Assist RNs, LPNs and HCTII's in providing care, treatment and services within their scope of practice, such as obtaining vital signs, weight, height, preparing the patient for examination, etc. as trained and within the scope of practice.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living such as feeding, bathing, clothing, toileting, turning and repositioning, ambulation.
• Transport patients safely using appropriate means.
• Observing patients and reporting observations to the nurse.
• The NAI will collect label specimens such as blood, urine, feces, and sputum as trained within 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 is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.

Note to Current State Employees:
The salary grade for this position is MH01 . State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.

About the NC Dept. of Adult Correction (DAC):
The Dept. of Adult Correction is responsible for the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as the division of Community Supervision. Other divisions include Administration, Compliance & Accreditation, Comprehensive Health Services, Internal Affairs & Intelligence Operations, Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission, and Rehabilitation & Reentry.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

High school or General Educational Development diploma; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Condition for Continued Employment:
Listing as a Nurse Aide I by the NC Division of Health Service Regulation, or certification as a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), or certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or Emergency Medical Technician – Basic, or Phlebotomy certification or coursework, or completion of an equivalent credential or program.

NOTE: If you are an EMT or completed Phlebotomy coursework, please attach an unofficial transcript to show completion of these courses.