Health Care Technician Ii/interpreter - Cherry Hospital

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Wayne County, NC, United States
$32,444 - $48,665; recruitment range: $39,312 - $4...
On-site
Serve as 1:1 staff for non-english speaking patient
Perform health care technician ii duties
Interpret for patients in all service areas
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a Health Care Technician II/Interpreter for Cherry Hospital in Wayne County, NC. The role combines patient care responsibilities with interpreting services for non-English speaking patients, requiring strong communication skills and relevant healthcare experience

Job Summary

  • This position will serve a dual role both as Health Care Technician II and a Staff Interpreter.
  • The position will perform all HCT II duties as required with the patient as well as interpret for the patient in all service areas.
  • Cherry Hospital is a State-of-the-Art Psychiatric hospital located in Goldsboro, North Carolina.

Matching Summary

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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a Health Care Technician II/Interpreter for Cherry Hospital in Wayne County, NC. The role combines patient care responsibilities with interpreting services for non-English speaking patients, requiring strong communication skills and relevant healthcare experience.

Salary

$32,444 - $48,665; Recruitment Range: $39,312 - $43,302; Sign-on bonus of $2,500 may be offered

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Serve as 1:1 staff for non-English speaking patient
  • Perform Health Care Technician II duties
  • Interpret for patients in all service areas
  • Translate written information for patients
  • Report or stay over during adverse weather events

Nice-to-have

  • Assess patient communication skill level
  • Exercise good judgment in interpretation
  • Interpret medical, psychiatric, and legal terminology

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • One year of related work experience
  • NC Nurse Aide I listing
  • NC Nurse Aide II listing (as applicable)
  • NC EMT certification (as applicable)

Work Rights

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