Acute Care Tech I– 4100 Telemetry Unit

TriHealth•Montgomery, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Acute Care Tech I supports 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 recovering from cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology interventions, and structural heart procedures. It also cares for patients requiring 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 communicates information through telecommunication devices, assists with coordinating patient flow, and performs basic patient care tasks under the direct supervision of an RN. The role requires respectful, compassionate communication and collaboration with patients, families, coworkers, and other members of the healthcare team.

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 work 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 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 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 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, maintain knowledge of organizational and unit changes, and support those changes.