Acute Care Tech I– 4100 Telemetry Unit

TriHealth • Montgomery, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Acute Care Tech I works in 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 cares for patients with arrhythmias, heart failure, NSTEMI, and those undergoing cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology interventions, and structural heart procedures. The team provides continuous monitoring and post-procedural recovery, including care for patients with pacemakers, ablations, and defibrillators. The unit collaborates closely with intensive care units and provides exposure to a high-acuity telemetry setting.

This 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, maintains competency in trained tasks, helps maintain a safe and properly supplied environment, and communicates patient-related information and issues to the appropriate personnel. The role is part-time, working 24 hours weekly on nights, onsite at Bethesda North Hospital.

Requirements

• Two years of high school education.
• Age 17 with work permit.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Reading and math ability appropriate to the position.
• Interpersonal skills to communicate respectfully and compassionately.
• Ability to perform the position's required physical activities, including frequent lifting of 50 pounds or more.

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 unsure how to proceed.
• Maintain a safe environment, report safety hazards, complete safety event reports as 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 healthcare team.
• Report patient-related information and problems completing assignments or tasks in a timely manner.
• Document observations and tasks performed.
• Work collaboratively with the healthcare team and use the chain of command appropriately.
• Perform required supply-, equipment-, and environment-related 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 growth, maintain knowledge of organizational and unit changes, and support those changes.
• Observe and interpret central cardiac monitors.
• Communicate information through telecommunication devices and assist in coordinating patient flow.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement contributions.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition assistance.
• Wellness resources.
• Career support and opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED