Acute Care Tech - Float Pool

TriHealth•Montgomery, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Acute Care Tech in the Bethesda North Float Pool at TriHealth Bethesda North Hospital, 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 support 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 with a schedule of 72 hours weekly, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with a third-weekend and third-holiday rotation. The posting lists a $4 per-hour float incentive, a $1.75-per-hour shift differential, and a $2-per-hour full-time night-shift premium. TriHealth team members are expected to follow the organization’s SERVE standards and ALWAYS behaviors, including welcoming and assisting patients and guests, improving quality and safety, respecting differences and contributions, 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 and complete assigned tasks within the required timeframe.
Seek clarification from the nurse when uncertain about 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 health care team; report patient-related information and assignment problems promptly.
Document observations and tasks performed, and use the chain of command appropriately.
Perform supply-, equipment-, and environment-related activities as required.
Recognize, report, and follow up promptly on supply or equipment availability issues; report and follow through on broken or malfunctioning equipment according to unit standards.
Ensure equipment and supplies are ready for the next person to use.
Identify opportunities for self-improvement, maintain knowledge of organizational and unit changes, and support those changes.
Follow TriHealth SERVE standards and ALWAYS behaviors, including courteous service, respect for cultural and spiritual differences, participation in quality and safety improvement, responsible use of resources, and compassion toward patients, team members, and the community.