Acute Care Tech I– 4200 Telemetry Unit

TriHealth•Cincinnati, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Acute Care Tech I works on TriHealth Bethesda North Hospital’s 4200 Telemetry Unit, a 38-bed, stroke-certified unit caring for patients with cardiovascular conditions, including those requiring cardiac catheterization, treatment for NSTEMI, heart failure and arrhythmias, and structural heart procedures such as TAVR, WATCHMAN and MitraClip. The unit also cares for patients undergoing electrophysiology procedures, including pacemaker placement, ablations and defibrillator procedures. It uses continuous cardiac monitoring and works closely with intensive care units, offering exposure to a high-acuity telemetry setting. The position performs clerical duties and maintains the skills needed to observe and interpret central cardiac monitors. It also communicates with customers through various 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, and supports a safe, organized care environment. This is an on-site, part-time day-shift position scheduled for 24 hours weekly.

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 employee has been trained, complete assignments within the required timeframe, and seek clarification from the nurse when unsure how to proceed.
Maintain a safe environment, report hazards, complete safety event reports as needed, 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 promptly, document observations and tasks, 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 ensure needed equipment and supplies are ready for the next person.
Identify opportunities for self-improvement, maintain knowledge of organizational and unit changes, and support those changes.
Perform clerical duties, observe and interpret central cardiac monitors, communicate using telecommunication devices, and assist with coordinating patient flow.