Health Care Technician II, EMT - Murdoch Developmental Center

SIGN-ON BONUSES NOW BEING OFFERED

A Sign-on bonus of $2500 for the successful applicant(s) of this posting.

See eligibility for Sign-on Bonus below in the Supplemental and Contact Information section.

This is a repost. Previous applicants will be considered and need not re-apply.

This position is located in the Transportation Department at Murdoch Developmental Center and functions as a provider of medical care and transport to various hospitals and medical facilities for appointments and procedures.  Job responsibilities include the following, and any other duties assigned:

• Transporting patients on campus to Medical Clinic, Dental Clinic, Laboratory, X-ray, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy.

• Provides medical care and transport on Murdoch Developmental Center's ambulance for emergent and non-emergent off-campus medical care.

• When on off-campus medical trips, this position assists medical staff with patient behavior management and assists with compliance with examinations.

• Medical providers are not always experienced in caring for patients with IDD and this position assists in making the resident more comfortable and at ease while relating to the provider any special needs.

• Serves as liaison between the medical staff of Murdoch Developmental Center and the facility in which the resident is to receive care, when transporting residents for medical purposes.

• Responsible for assisting people that live at Murdoch Developmental Center into vehicles (ambulatory, non-ambulatory, wheelchairs, and stretchers) and transporting to scheduled destinations.

• Other routine duties include picking up medicine boxes, pharmacy requisitions, charts, lab specimens, and x-rays from campus buildings.

This is a full-time position and eligible for the full State benefits package including health insurance, paid sick/vacation/holidays, retirement, etc.  The normal working hours are Monday

• Friday, 8:00 a.m.

• 5:00 p.m., some flexibility required to meet center's needs.

About Murdoch Developmental Center:

MDC is one of three regional developmental centers operating as part of the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities (DSOHF).  MDC in Butner serves 25 counties in central NC. Murdoch has approximately 1600 employees providing residential services and supports to people with IDD, complex behavioral challenges and/or medical conditions whose clinical treatment needs exceed the level of care available in the community.  In addition to regional admissions for adults, MDC operates four statewide programs, which include support for children and adolescents with complex needs. Centrally located, MDC is convenient to Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill.  To be considered for employment, applicants must be in good standing with the North Carolina Health Care Personnel Registry.

ALL employees of Murdoch Center are designated as ESSENTIAL for adverse weather and emergency events.

To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form.  Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.  Qualified applicants must document on the application that they possess all of the following:

• Must have EMT certification

• Must have a valid NC driver's license.

Management Preferences

• Three years work experience in a healthcare support services setting.

• EMT certification.

• Ability to work with and maintain a therapeutic attitude towards developmentally disabled clients is required.   

• A desire to learn behavior support and coaching techniques that work for the people at Murdoch

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team with good demeanor and professionalism

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with the population served, staff and others both orally and in writing

• Proven ability to maintain professional work relationships and boundaries

• Anticipate hazards and perform all duties safely

• Demonstrated ability to be able to communicate and document observations and recommendations effectively

• Be willing to learn and apply computer applications for personal benefits, performance plans and required training

Physical Requirements

Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

• Nurse Aide I and Nurse Aide II listing is NOT required for this position.

* 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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

High school or General Educational Development diploma and one year of related work experience;

OR 

an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Condition for Continued Employment As required, listing as a Nurse Aide I by the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation. As applicable, listing as a Nurse Aide II by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. As applicable, North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  

Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.  

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled.  

For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 919-575-1015.

Eligibility for Sign-on Bonus

Qualified applicants must be selected from the candidate pool of this posting and meet the State policy following requirements:

A newly hired permanent full time or permanent part-time employee who works 30 to 40 hours per week is eligible for a sign-on bonus (this will be prorated for employees working less than 40 hours per week).

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

(1) the employee has held a position in 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);  

(2) the employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any State agency;  

(3) or DHHS has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees.

This Sign-on Bonus is contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. Additional information regarding the Sign-on Policy can be found here.