Patient Care Technician II

Patient Care Technician II

South County Health is an independent, non-profit healthcare system offering a comprehensive range of advanced inpatient, outpatient and home health services. Accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC), SCH is made up of South County Hospital, South County Home Health, and South County Medical Group. South County Health has received numerous distinctions for patient care and safety, including a 5-star rating on HCAHPS scores, a 5-star rating by CMS for overall hospital quality, and A's for hospital quality and patient safety by The Leapfrog Group. Having celebrated over 100 years of service to southern Rhode Island, South County Health offers an exceptional opportunity to provide our patients with the best care possible while enjoying a healthy work-life balance. Our worksite wellness program was recently recognized as one of the top fifty such programs nationally. We offer competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package which includes, health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 403b, PTO, and a broad range of career development benefits and opportunities.

Salary Range: $21.45-$25.75/hour

Job Summary:

The PCT II works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse to provide compassionate personal care, comfort, and safety for patients. The PCT II works within their scope of practice and is assigned tasks that are reasonably predictable, do not require assessment, interpretation or independent decision-making during its performance, or do not pose any risk to the patient. The PCT II is attentive not only to the needs of patients but also to the needs of the family accompanying the patient. The PCT II collaborates with all members of the health care team to provide care. The PCT II is cross-trained to assume Unit Secretary functions.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High school graduate or equivalent
2. Current licensure to practice as a Nursing Assistant in the State of Rhode Island or enrolled in a BSN program, with completion of clinical hours and application for licensure with the RI Department of Health or valid RI EMT license
3. Ability to understand and perform instructions and procedures
4. Previous Nursing Assistant experience with positive evaluation from Manager preferred
5. Excellent interpersonal skills, customer service orientation, and ability to work as a team member with close attention to organizational skills
6. Current BLS certification for health providers meeting the American Heart Association criteria
7. Previous Unit Secretary experience preferred or cross-trained to perform additional duties

What separates us from other organizations?

• Competitive Pay and Benefits
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral Bonuses when you refer a friend to SCH