Acute Care Tech I– 4100 Telemetry Unit

TriHealth•Montgomery, OH

4d•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 continuous cardiac monitoring and care for patients with arrhythmias, heart failure, NSTEMI, and those undergoing or recovering from cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology interventions, and structural heart procedures. The team also cares for patients with pacemakers, ablations, and defibrillators and works closely with the ICUs. This position performs clerical duties and maintains the skills needed to observe and interpret central cardiac monitors. It requires respectful, compassionate communication with customers, communication through various telecommunication devices, and assistance coordinating patient flow. The role performs and documents basic patient care tasks under the direct supervision of an RN and completes other assigned unit, safety, supply, equipment, and environmental activities. The position is full-time, 36 hours weekly, on the day shift, and is an on-site inpatient role at Bethesda North Hospital in Montgomery, Ohio.

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 PCA 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 as necessary, comply with infection-control policies, and follow safety and emergency procedures.
Communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, families, coworkers, and other members of the healthcare team; report patient-related information and assignment problems in a timely manner.
Document observations and tasks performed, and use the chain of command appropriately.
Perform required supply, equipment, and environmental activities; report and follow up on supply or equipment availability issues and broken or malfunctioning equipment; ensure supplies and equipment are ready for the next person.
Identify areas for self-improvement, demonstrate accountability, maintain knowledge of organizational and unit changes, and support those changes.
Follow TriHealth SERVE standards and ALWAYS behaviors, including welcoming and assisting patients and guests, addressing service breakdowns, improving quality and safety, respecting differences and contributions, using resources responsibly, and showing courtesy and compassion.