Acute Care Tech -Float Pool -Optional

TriHealth•Cincinnati, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Acute Care Tech in the Good Sam Float Pool at TriHealth Good Samaritan Hospital, 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 role is PRN on the night shift from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with a third-weekend and third-holiday rotation. The position includes a $4 per-hour float incentive and a $1.75 night-shift differential. TriHealth expects team members to demonstrate its SERVE standards: welcoming and assisting patients and guests; taking responsibility for service, quality, and safety; respecting cultural and spiritual differences and others’ contributions; being punctual and using resources responsibly; and recognizing and thanking colleagues.

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 trained tasks, complete assignments within the required timeframe, and seek clarification from the nurse when needed.
Maintain a safe environment, report hazards, complete safety event reports as necessary, follow infection control policies, and apply safety and emergency procedures.
Communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, families, coworkers, and the healthcare team; promptly report patient information and assignment issues; document observations and tasks; and use the chain of command appropriately.
Complete assigned supply, equipment, and environmental activities; report and follow up on availability or equipment issues; 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 patients with basic activities of daily living and perform designated treatments and procedures under nurse supervision.
Complete non-direct patient care duties as needed, including stocking, organizing supplies, and clerical support.
Follow TriHealth SERVE standards, including welcoming and assisting patients and guests, addressing service breakdowns, respecting others, using resources responsibly, and recognizing colleagues’ contributions.