Acute Care Tech II - OB Float Pool

TriHealth•Cincinnati, OH

6h•Onsite

About The Position

As an Acute Care Tech II in the OB Float Pool, you provide assistance with basic activities of daily living and perform specified treatments and procedures under the direct supervision of a nurse. The position may also perform non-direct patient care activities and clerical duties as assigned. It requires communicating with customers respectfully and compassionately, using various telecommunication devices, and helping coordinate patient flow. This is a full-time night-shift role at Good Samaritan Hospital, scheduled 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. for 72 hours bi-weekly, with a weekend and holiday rotation. Incentives include a $1.75 shift differential and a $4 per hour float incentive.

Requirements

Two years of high school education.
Must be at least 17 years old; a work permit is required at age 17.
Reading and math ability appropriate to the position.
Multi-line phone skills and familiarity with patient call systems and pagers.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

Responsibilities

Perform basic patient care tasks and specified treatments and procedures under the direct supervision of an RN, maintaining competency and completing assigned tasks within the required timeframe.
Seek clarification from the nurse when uncertain how to proceed.
Communicate effectively and collaborate with healthcare team members and internal departments; use the chain of command appropriately.
Report patient-related information and assignment or task problems in a timely manner, and document observations and tasks performed.
Answer phone and patient calls promptly and courteously, relay accurate and complete messages, and provide follow-up.
Assist internal and external customers by directing them and facilitating unit flow.
Maintain a safe environment, report hazards, complete safety event reports when necessary, comply with infection control policies, and follow safety and emergency procedures.
Place emergency calls promptly as directed, including Code Blue, Fire, Special Alert, and Rapid Response Team calls.
Maintain accurate medical records according to unit and TriHealth guidelines, follow computer downtime procedures, and maintain knowledge of job-specific computer applications.
Provide clerical support to the unit as assigned or directed by the charge nurse or manager.
Perform supply, equipment, and environmental activities; report supply or equipment problems and follow through on broken or malfunctioning equipment.
Ensure equipment and supplies are available for the next person and know the function, operation, and maintenance of equipment specific to the role.
Demonstrate accountability and self-growth, identify areas for improvement, and maintain knowledge of and support organizational and unit changes.