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 cares for people with arrhythmias, heart failure, NSTEMI, and patients recovering from cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology interventions, and structural heart procedures. It also supports patients with pacemakers, ablations, and defibrillators, and works closely with intensive care units. This position performs clerical duties and maintains the skills needed to observe and interpret central cardiac monitors. It requires respectful, compassionate communication with customers, use of telecommunication devices to convey information, and assistance coordinating patient flow. The Acute Care Tech performs and documents basic patient-care tasks under the direct supervision of an RN, maintains competency in trained tasks, and supports a safe, well-equipped care environment. The role is full-time, on-site, and scheduled for day shifts at Bethesda North Hospital.

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, maintaining competency in tasks for which trained.
Complete assigned tasks within the required timeframe and seek clarification from the nurse when uncertain how to proceed.
Maintain a safe environment, report hazards, complete safety event reports as needed, follow infection-control policies, and apply safety and emergency procedures.
Communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, families, coworkers, and other members of the healthcare team; promptly report patient-related information and assignment concerns.
Document observations and tasks performed, and use the chain of command appropriately.
Perform required supply, equipment, and environmental activities; report and follow up on availability or equipment issues and ensure supplies and equipment are ready for the next user.
Demonstrate accountability and self-growth by identifying areas for improvement, maintaining knowledge of organizational and unit changes, and supporting those changes.
Perform clerical duties, observe and interpret central cardiac monitors, communicate information through telecommunication devices, and assist in coordinating patient flow.