Health Care Technician I, Transporter – Murdoch Developmental Center Position Available In Granville, North Carolina

Health Care Technician I, Transporter – Murdoch Developmental Center 
Salary $31,200.00 – $44,621.00 Annually Location Granville County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-05843 Department Dept of Health and Human Services Division Murdoch Developmental Center Opening Date 05/07/2025 Closing Date 5/14/2025 5:00 PM Eastern Job Class Title Health Care Technician I Position Number 60050892 Salary Grade

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Description of Work This position works within the Transportation Department at Murdoch Developmental Center. This position functions as provider of medical care and transport to various hospitals and medical facilities for appointments and procedures. Additional responsibilities include transporting patients on campus to Medical Clinic, Dental Clinic, Laboratory, X-ray, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy. 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. When transporting residents for medical purposes, this position serves as liaison between the medical staff of Murdoch Developmental Center and the facility in which the resident is to receive care. This position is responsible for assisting people that live at Murdoch Developmental Center into vehicles (ambulatory, non-ambulatory, wheelchairs) and transporting to scheduled destinations. Other routine duties include picking up medicine boxes, pharmacy requisitions, charts, lab specimens, and x-rays from campus buildings.

Scheduled work hours:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, M-F. Click here to learn about employee perks and benefits. Click here to see the Total Compensation Calculator. See what Employees are saying about MDC! “If you are looking for a place to retire with a pension & grow your expertise, MDC is the place!” (SDSI, 9/2024) Indeed
“Good people to work with & work for. The residents are sweet & loving…” (HCTI, 2024)

Glassdoor About Murdoch Developmental Center:

Murdoch Developmental Center is a 24/7 state residential facility located in Butner, NC, near the Research Triangle area. Murdoch serves individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD). Murdoch is a caring community where professionals work with people of various ages, cognitive and functional abilities. To be considered for employment, applicants must be in good standing with the North Carolina Health Care Personnel Registry. To learn more about Murdoch Developmental Center, click the link to watch the video below: https://vimeo.com/268881255 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies 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 candidates must document on the application that they possess all of the following: Applicants must have a valid driver’s license.
Ability to work with and maintain a therapeutic attitude towards developmentally disabled clients is required
Management Preferences EMT Certification Basic knowledge of working with persons with intellectual disabilities.
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. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements 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; 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. Supplemental and Contact Information 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.