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N.C. Department of Information Technology · 1 month ago

Health Care Technician I (Admissions) - JFK-ADATC

Buncombe County, NC

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$31K/yr - $45K/yr

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is one of the largest agencies in the state, responsible for the health and well-being of all North Carolinians. They are seeking a Health Care Technician I/Admissions to welcome clients, assist with the admission process, and manage patient interactions in a treatment facility for substance use disorders.

Information Technology & Services

Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

Act as the primary host in welcoming the clients to the facility, assist the Nurse in the Admission Process, orient the patients to the unit, meal and medication times, their rights, and their responsibilities

Manage the milieu on the unit through close observation and interaction with all patients

Work closely with patients and have the ability to use Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) approved de-escalation techniques, to ensure the safety of patients and staff by completing required CPI training

Collect lab specimens, assist in emergency procedures under the direction of an RN and maintain equipment supplies and forms. He/she will assist the Medical Staff by sitting in on exams as needed. Maintain dietary supplies for the unit

Keep client’s rooms free of clutter. Be alert of safety issues and initiate response as indicated

Other duties as delegated by and completed under the supervision of a Registered Nurse

Qualification

Crisis Prevention InterventionNurse Aide I certificationNurse Aide II certificationEmergency Medical TechnicianProfessional demeanorWork relationshipsEffective communicationDocumentation skills