Express Care Technician

South County Health is an independent, nonprofit healthcare system serving southern Rhode Island for more than 100 years, offering comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, and home health services. South County Hospital is the only hospital in the Northeast#and one of just 19 nationwide#to have earned five-star CMS ratings for both Overall Hospital Quality and Patient Experience.

The system has also earned several A grades from The Leapfrog Group for quality and patient safety, along with a five-star HCAHPS rating. As a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, South County Health clinicians have special access to Mayo Clinic knowledge, expertise, and resources, including opportunities to consult with Mayo Clinic specialists, access clinical tools, and participate in education and professional development.

These tools and resources complement our clinicians# local expertise and support high-quality, patient-centered care close to home, at no additional cost. South County Health combines this clinical excellence with a supportive work environment, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits #(health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 403b, and PTO), professional development opportunities, and a commitment to work-life balance.

The Express Care Technician functions under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse and Express Care provider. The Express Care Tech partners with the Registered Nurse in caring for patients with consideration of age, developmental stage and cultural pattern. Assists in the performance of tasks and patient care according to knowledge base, skills inventory as established by the Nurse Manager and Medical Director.

Responsibilities include

assisting the RN with performing point of care testing, stocking the department, maintaining patient flow, documenting test results and other duties as assigned. Techs may be trained to obtain vital signs and blood glucose as well as perform EKGs. Techs may also assist providers with procedures such as splinting and wound repair.

Position requires travel between SCMG locations as needed. ##Reports to: Nurse Manager, Medical Director Minimum Qualifications Education: High School graduate Tech experience in an Emergency Room or Urgent Care setting preferred but not required. Successful completion of American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS within last 2 years Meets established health requirements for employment at South County Hospital.

#Success Factors Strong commitment to the delivery of customer-focused quality care. Ability to communicate effectively using interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to organize and prioritize workload Computer/typing skills, medical terminology or relevant course work preferred. Initiative to seek out tasks and provide support for the department Strong customer service skills and communication