Express Care Technician - South County Hospital

Warwick, RI 02886

About the Job

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

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Source : South County Hospital