Medical Assistant

Health Care Technician I (S)

Unleash your potential and make an impact! The Tarheel Challenge Academy (TCA), positions are located in Salemburg, Sampson County. These positions work collaboratively to ensure continuous and adequate supervision, accountability, control, training, safety and well-being of cadets 24 hours/day, 7 days/week while cadets are in the residential phase of the program. The purpose of this position is to assist the nurse in providing medical and health service to students and staff in relation to activities at the Academy and other locations as scheduled which will include schedule rotation every other week including weekend coverage, on-call, call back and night premium pay (if applicable). Conduct student and staff training on a variety of health subjects. Research, interpret, and apply regulatory material, monitor and manage safety practices and procedures. Prepare written reports. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance.

Location: Sampson County (Tarheel Challenge Salemburg)

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

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job.

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The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions Selected applicants for positions which are subject to PREA will undergo a PREA-specific background check.