Patient Care Technician II in Wakefield, Rhode Island at South County Hospital

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.

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 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:

• Current licensure to practice as a Nursing Assistant in the State of Rhode Island
• Ability to understand and perform instructions and procedures
• Previous Nursing Assistant experience with positive evaluation from Manager preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills, customer service orientation, and ability to work as a team member with close attention to organizational skills
• Current BLS certification for health providers meeting the American Heart Association criteria
• Previous Unit Secretary experience preferred or cross-trained to perform additional duties. High school graduate or equivalent

Pay range: $20.25- $25.50 per hour