Acute Care Tech - Float Pool

TriHealth•Cincinnati, OH

6d•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. The position is part-time, 24 hours weekly, on a day shift from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with a third-weekend and third-holiday rotation. The role is located at TriHealth Bethesda North Hospital in Montgomery, Ohio. TriHealth team members are expected to follow the organization's SERVE standards and ALWAYS behaviors, including welcoming and assisting patients and guests, taking responsibility for service and quality, respecting cultural and individual differences, using time and 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 trained tasks, complete assignments on time, 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 respectfully and effectively with patients, families, coworkers, and the healthcare team; promptly report patient-related information and task-completion problems, 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 and 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 basic activities of daily living and perform designated treatments and procedures under the direct supervision of a nurse.
Complete non-direct patient care tasks, including stocking and organizing supplies and supporting clerical duties.
Follow TriHealth SERVE standards and ALWAYS behaviors, including assisting patients and guests, supporting quality and safety, respecting others, conserving resources, and treating people with courtesy and compassion.