Acute Care Tech II - Float Pool

TriHealth•Montgomery, OH

9d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Acute Care Tech II in the Bethesda North Float Pool, you will provide hands-on support by assisting with basic activities of daily living and performing designated treatments and procedures under the direct supervision of a nurse. You will also help maintain smooth unit operations by completing non-direct patient care tasks as needed, including stocking, organizing supplies, and supporting essential clerical duties. This is a part-time night-shift position at TriHealth Bethesda North Hospital, located at 10500 Montgomery Rd, Montgomery, OH 45242. The schedule is 48 hours bi-weekly, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with a third-weekend rotation and third-holiday rotation. Hourly incentives include a $4/hour float incentive and a $1.75/hour shift differential. TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate the SERVE standards and ALWAYS behaviors: Serve, Excel, Respect, Value, and Engage. These include welcoming and assisting patients and guests, taking responsibility for service recovery, respecting cultural and individual differences, using time and resources responsibly, and showing courtesy and appreciation to team members and the community.

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.
Complete assigned tasks within the required timeframe and 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, co-workers, and other members of the health care team.
Report patient-related information and problems completing assignments or tasks in a timely manner.
Document observations and tasks performed.
Work collaboratively with all members of the health care team and use the chain of command appropriately.
Perform required supply-, equipment-, and environment-related activities.
Recognize, report, and follow up on supply or equipment availability issues in a timely manner.
Report and follow through according to unit standards when equipment is broken or malfunctioning.
Ensure equipment and supplies are readily available for the next person.
Identify areas for self-improvement, maintain knowledge of organizational and unit changes, and support those changes.
Demonstrate TriHealth's SERVE standards and ALWAYS behaviors in interactions with patients, guests, co-workers, and the community.