Acute Care Tech II - Postpartum

TriHealth • Cincinnati, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As an Acute Care Tech II working on the Mother Baby Unit at TriHealth Good Samaritan Hospital, you will assist with basic activities of daily living and perform designated treatments and procedures under direct nursing supervision. You will support patients and staff by completing non-direct-care tasks and assigned clerical duties. The role requires respectful, compassionate communication, including using telecommunication devices to relay information, and helping coordinate patient flow for mothers, babies, and families.

This is a part-time night-shift position scheduled for 48 hours bi-weekly, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with a third-weekend and third-holiday rotation. A $1.75 night-shift differential is offered.

TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate the SERVE standards and ALWAYS behaviors: Serve patients and guests; take responsibility for service and quality; respect cultural and spiritual differences and everyone’s contributions; value others’ time and organizational resources; and engage with courtesy, compassion, and appreciation.

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 safety hazards, complete safety event reports as necessary, and follow safety and emergency procedures.
• Comply with infection-control policies and appropriately correct identified hazards.
• 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.
• Collaborate with all members of the healthcare team and use the chain of command appropriately.
• Perform assigned supply, equipment, and environmental activities.
• Report and follow up on supply or equipment availability issues; report broken or malfunctioning equipment according to unit standards; and 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.
• Follow TriHealth’s SERVE standards and ALWAYS behaviors, including welcoming and assisting guests, addressing service breakdowns, supporting quality and safety, respecting others, stewarding resources, and showing courtesy and compassion.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement.
• $1.75 night-shift differential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED