Acute Care Tech I– 4100 Telemetry Unit

TriHealth•Cincinnati, OH

5d•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, structural heart procedures, and recovery after procedures. It also cares for patients requiring pacemakers, ablations, and defibrillators, and works closely with the ICUs. The position performs clerical duties and maintains the skills needed to observe and interpret central cardiac monitors. It requires respectful, compassionate communication with patients and 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, maintains competency in trained tasks, and contributes to a safe, well-equipped care environment. This is an on-site, part-time night role scheduled for 24 hours per week.

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 unsure how to proceed.
Maintain a safe environment, report hazards, complete safety event reports as necessary, and comply with infection-control policies.
Demonstrate knowledge of safety and emergency procedures and appropriately correct identified hazards.
Communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, families, coworkers, and other members of the health care team.
Report patient-related information and problems completing assignments or tasks in a timely manner.
Document observations and tasks performed, collaborate 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; ensure supplies and equipment are ready for the next user.
Identify areas for self-improvement, maintain knowledge of organizational and unit changes, and support those changes.
Perform clerical duties, observe and interpret central cardiac monitors, communicate through telecommunication devices, and assist in coordinating patient flow.