Acute Care Tech II - Float Pool

TriHealth•Montgomery, OH

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Acute Care Tech II in the Bethesda North Float Pool provides hands-on support with basic activities of daily living and performs designated treatments and procedures under the direct supervision of a nurse. The role also supports unit operations by completing non-direct patient care tasks, including stocking and organizing supplies and assisting with essential clerical duties. This is a full-time night-shift position at TriHealth Bethesda North Hospital in Montgomery, Ohio, scheduled for 72 hours bi-weekly from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The position follows a third-weekend and third-holiday rotation. Hourly incentives include a $4 float incentive, a $1.75 shift differential, and a $2 full-time night-shift premium. Team members are expected to follow TriHealth’s SERVE standards and ALWAYS behaviors, including welcoming and assisting patients and guests, taking responsibility for service and safety, respecting others, using resources responsibly, and showing courtesy and compassion.

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 uncertain how to proceed.
Maintain a safe environment, report hazards, complete safety event reports when necessary, and follow safety and emergency procedures.
Comply with infection control policies and correct identified hazards appropriately.
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 to the appropriate person 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 required supply-, equipment-, and environment-related activities.
Report and follow up on supply or equipment availability issues; report broken or malfunctioning equipment and follow unit standards.
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.
Follow TriHealth SERVE standards and ALWAYS behaviors, including providing courteous, compassionate service and using supplies and equipment efficiently.