Acute Care Tech I– Telemetry Stepdown Unit

TriHealth•Cincinnati, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The 11ABCD Medical Cardiac Step-Down Unit at Good Samaritan Hospital is an intermediate care area dedicated to patients with a variety of cardiac conditions. The team focuses on caring for patients experiencing chest pain, those recovering from myocardial infarctions (MI), congestive heart failure (CHF), and cardiac arrhythmias. This unit provides an essential bridge for patients transitioning from critical care to a less intensive setting while still requiring specialized cardiac monitoring and support. In addition to cardiac care, the unit also provides high-intensity non-invasive ventilation and serves as a back-up stroke unit. The unit features 39 beds, and staffing is carefully tailored to meet the needs of our patients. The organization welcomes both experienced nurses and new graduates to their team, ensuring that all staff members have the tools they need to provide exceptional care to patients.

Requirements

2 years High School Education
Age 17 with work permit
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Reading and math ability appropriate to the position

Responsibilities

Performs and documents basic patient care tasks under the direct supervision of an RN.
Maintains competency of tasks in which the PCA has been trained.
Completes assigned tasks within required timeframe.
Seeks clarification from the nurse when in doubt about how to proceed.
Maintains a safe environment.
Reports safety hazards to appropriate personnel.
Completes safety event report as necessary.
Complies with Infection Control policies.
Demonstrates knowledge of safety/emergency policies and procedures and appropriately corrects any identified hazards.
Communicates effectively with others.
Shows respect to patients, families and co-workers.
Reports patient related information in a timely manner.
Reports problems in completing assignment/tasks in a timely manner to the appropriate person.
Documents observations and tasks performed.
Works in collaboration with all members of the health care team.
Utilizes chain of command appropriately.
Performs supply, equipment, and environmental-related activities as required, and described in principal accountabilities.
Recognizes, reports, and follows-up on issues with supply/equipment availability in a timely manner.
Reports and follows through as per unit standard concerning equipment that is broken or malfunctioning.
Assures equipment/supplies are readily available for use by next person.
Acknowledges need for self-growth and accountability.
Identifies area for self-improvement.
Demonstrates/maintains knowledge of organizational and unit changes.
Supports organizational and unit changes.
Performs clerical duties as well as maintaining skills necessary to observe and interpret central cardiac monitors.
Assists in coordinating patient flow.