Acute Care Tech I– 4100 Telemetry Unit

TriHealth•Montgomery, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Acute Care Tech I works on the 4100 Telemetry Unit at Bethesda North Hospital, a 38-bed stroke-certified unit caring for patients with complex cardiovascular and neurovascular conditions. The unit provides care for patients with arrhythmias, heart failure, NSTEMI, and those undergoing cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology interventions, and structural heart procedures. It also supports patients with pacemakers, ablations, and defibrillators, and works closely with intensive care units. The position performs clerical duties and maintains the skills needed to observe and interpret central cardiac monitors. It also communicates information through telecommunication devices and assists with coordinating patient flow. Under the direct supervision of an RN, the Acute Care Tech performs and documents basic patient care tasks, contributes to a safe environment, and works collaboratively with the health care team. This is an on-site inpatient role scheduled for full-time night shifts, 36 hours weekly.

Requirements

Two years of high school education.
Age 17 with a work permit.
Basic Life Support (BLS).
Reading and math ability appropriate to the position.

Responsibilities

Perform and document basic patient care tasks under the direct supervision of an RN.
Maintain competency in tasks for which the employee has been trained and complete assigned tasks within the required timeframe.
Seek clarification from the nurse when uncertain how to proceed.
Maintain a safe environment, report hazards, complete safety event reports when necessary, and follow safety and emergency procedures.
Comply with infection control policies.
Communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, families, coworkers, and other members of the health care team.
Report patient-related information and difficulties completing assignments in a timely manner.
Document observations and tasks performed.
Work collaboratively with the health care team and use the chain of command appropriately.
Perform required supply, equipment, and environmental activities; report and follow up on availability issues and broken or malfunctioning equipment; and ensure supplies and equipment are ready for the next person.
Identify areas for self-improvement, take accountability for self-growth, and maintain knowledge of organizational and unit changes.
Support organizational and unit changes.
Observe and interpret central cardiac monitors, communicate information through telecommunication devices, and assist in coordinating patient flow.
Demonstrate TriHealth SERVE standards and ALWAYS behaviors, including welcoming and assisting patients and guests, improving quality and safety, respecting differences and contributions, using resources responsibly, and showing courtesy and compassion.