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IMS Correctional Healthcare, LLC

CMA/Med Tech

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What they do

A Mental Health or Psychiatric Technician cares for patients with mental illnesses. Works under the direction of a physician and works with specialists involved in mental health care, such as psychiatrists and therapists. Monitors patient symptoms and administers medications. Works in a mental health facility or in a hospital or other healthcare facility.

$34,978 / year median in North Carolina

+17% projected growth

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Job Description

  • Corrections Nursing (Full Time) Iredell County Detention Center | Statesville, NC 3/12-hour shifts per week, rotating weekends.
Good Nursing Is Good Nursing — No Matter Where It Happens. Some of the most skilled, most dedicated nurses we know found their calling in a place most people overlook: inside the walls of a county detention center. The work is demanding. The patients are complicated. And the difference a compassionate, competent nurse makes here is felt in ways that are hard to put into words. At IMS Correctional Healthcare, we've built our reputation on a simple belief — that every patient deserves to be treated with professionalism, dignity, and genuine care. We partner with county facilities across North Carolina, and we hold ourselves to a higher standard than the contract requires. If you're a nurse who takes that same approach to your work, you'll fit right in here. We're hiring a full-time CMA or Med Tech to join our team at Iredell County Detention Center in Statesville — a community-rooted facility in the heart of the Piedmont Foothills, where your presence will be felt every single shift.
  • What You'll Do Working under the supervision of a physician and senior RN, you'll be a consistent, trusted presence for patients who often have limited access to healthcare outside these walls.
Your responsibilities will include:
  • Preventative health assessments, screenings, and immunizations
  • Chronic care management, sick call, and urgent care services
  • On-site treatment and proper emergency response protocols
  • Clear, accurate progress notes, discharge summaries, and patient workups
  • Assisting in the development of ongoing patient treatment plans
  • Patient education on preventative health, treatment options, and community resources
  • Serving as a knowledgeable resource for correctional staff on medical requirements and restrictions
  • Upholding patient confidentiality, facility protocols, and the highest standards of professional conduct at all times Every interaction — with patients, with correctional staff, with your IMS colleagues — is an opportunity to demonstrate what good medicine and good character look like side by side.
  • Who You Are You hold a current CMA / Med Tech certification in North Carolina and you bring more than just clinical competence to the job.
You're steady under pressure. You communicate clearly and respectfully across different environments. You treat every patient as a person first — because at IMS, that's not optional, it's foundational. Prior correctional experience is a plus, but it's not required. What matters most is your commitment to ethical, compassionate care and your willingness to show up fully in a nontraditional setting.
Requirements:
  • Current CMA or Med Tech certification in North Carolina
  • Current CPR certification
  • Correctional or detention facility experience preferred, not required
  • What IMS Offers
Pay:
$18.00
  • $19.00/hour, commensurate with experience
  • Full benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement — because we invest in nurses who invest in themselves
  • Referral program
  • Rooted in North Carolina.
Committed to Its People. Iredell County isn't a stopover — it's a community with real healthcare needs and real people counting on consistent, quality care. IMS was built to meet that need, county by county, facility by facility, one patient at a time. We don't operate at arm's length from the communities we serve. We show up, we communicate, and we stay accountable. If that sounds like the kind of team you want to be part of, we'd like to hear from you. IMS Correctional Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify. #IND1
Pay:
$18.00
  • $19.
00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
License/Certification:
Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred) Certified Medication Technician (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Ability to
Commute:
Statesville, NC 28677 (Required)
Work Location:
In person