Acute Care Tech - Float Pool
About The Position
As an Acute Care Tech in the Good Sam Float Pool, you 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 also support smooth unit operations by completing non-direct patient care tasks as needed, including stocking and organizing supplies and supporting essential clerical duties. The position is full-time at TriHealth Good Samaritan Hospital, scheduled for 72 hours bi-weekly on day shift from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. It includes a third-weekend rotation and a third-holiday rotation. A $4-per-hour float incentive is offered. TriHealth expects team members to follow its SERVE standards and ALWAYS behaviors, including welcoming and assisting patients and guests, taking responsibility for service and safety, respecting cultural and individual differences, 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 employee 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 needed, 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 issues in a timely manner; document observations and tasks; 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 malfunctioning equipment; and ensure supplies and equipment are ready for the next person.
- Identify opportunities for self-improvement, maintain knowledge of organizational and unit changes, and support those changes.
- Support unit operations through non-direct patient care tasks, including stocking and organizing supplies and essential clerical duties.
- Follow TriHealth SERVE standards and ALWAYS behaviors, including welcoming and assisting guests, addressing service breakdowns, prioritizing patients and guests, respecting differences and contributions, maintaining a clean and safe environment, using resources responsibly, and showing courtesy and compassion.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement.
- $4-per-hour float incentive.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
