Acute Care Tech - Float Pool

TriHealth • Montgomery, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

As an Acute Care Tech 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 day-shift role at TriHealth Bethesda North Hospital in Montgomery, Ohio, scheduled for 24 hours weekly from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The position includes a third-weekend rotation and a third-holiday rotation.

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 and complete assigned tasks within the required timeframe.
• Seek clarification from the nurse when unsure how to proceed.
• Maintain a safe environment, report safety hazards, complete safety event reports as necessary, comply with infection control policies, and follow safety and emergency procedures.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, families, coworkers, and other members of the healthcare team; report patient-related information and assignment problems in a timely manner.
• Document observations and tasks performed, collaborate with the healthcare team, and use the chain of command appropriately.
• Perform required supply-, equipment-, and environment-related activities, report supply or equipment availability issues, follow up on broken or malfunctioning equipment, and ensure supplies and equipment are ready for the next person.
• Identify areas for self-improvement, take accountability for self-growth, maintain knowledge of organizational and unit changes, and support those changes.
• Assist with basic activities of daily living and perform designated treatments and procedures under direct nurse supervision.
• Complete non-direct patient care tasks, including stocking, organizing supplies, and supporting essential clerical duties.
• Welcome patients and guests, help people who are lost, and avoid personal cell phone use in public spaces or patient care areas.
• Take responsibility for service recovery, prioritize patients and guests while waiting, and work to improve quality, safety, and service.
• Respect cultural and spiritual differences, individual preferences, and the contributions of others.
• Be punctual and prepared, help keep the environment clean and safe, use resources efficiently, and thank team members and others for their contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion to customers, team members, and the community.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement.
• $4 per hour float incentive.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED