Acute Care Tech II - Postpartum

TriHealth • Cincinnati, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As an Acute Care Tech II working at the Good Sam Hospital Mother Baby Unit, 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 clerical duties as assigned. Strong interpersonal skills are essential, as you will communicate with respect and compassion while using telecommunication devices to relay information. You will also help coordinate patient flow to ensure a smooth and efficient experience for mothers, babies, and families.

This is a part-time night-shift position scheduled for 48 hours bi-weekly, from 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with a third-weekend and third-holiday rotation. The position is based at TriHealth Good Sam Hospital, 375 Dixmyth Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio. A $1.75 night shift differential is offered.

Team members are expected to demonstrate TriHealth’s SERVE standards and ALWAYS behaviors, including welcoming and assisting patients and guests, addressing service breakdowns, respecting cultural and spiritual differences, valuing others’ time and resources, 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 required timeframes and seek clarification from the nurse when needed.
• Maintain a safe environment, report hazards, complete safety event reports when necessary, comply with infection-control policies, and follow safety and emergency procedures.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, families, coworkers, and the healthcare team; report patient-related information and assignment problems promptly, document observations and tasks, and use the chain of command appropriately.
• Perform assigned supply, equipment, and environmental activities; promptly report and follow up on availability issues and broken or malfunctioning equipment, 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.
• Assist with activities of daily living and designated treatments and procedures under nursing supervision.
• Complete non-direct-care tasks and clerical duties as assigned, use telecommunication devices to relay information, and help coordinate patient flow.
• Demonstrate TriHealth’s SERVE standards and ALWAYS behaviors in interactions with patients, guests, coworkers, and the community.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plans
• 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