Acute Care Tech - Float Pool

TriHealth•Cincinnati, OH

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Acute Care Tech in the Bethesda North Float Pool provides hands-on support by assisting with basic activities of daily living and performing designated treatments and procedures under the direct supervision of a nurse. The role also supports smooth unit operations by completing non-direct patient care tasks as needed, including stocking and organizing supplies and assisting with essential clerical duties. The position is part-time on a day shift, scheduled from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with a third-weekend and third-holiday rotation. The posting lists 48 hours weekly. The role is based at TriHealth Bethesda North Hospital in Montgomery, Ohio.

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 ask the nurse for clarification when needed.
Maintain a safe environment, report hazards, complete safety event reports when necessary, follow infection-control policies, and apply safety and emergency procedures.
Communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, families, coworkers, and the care team; report patient-related information and assignment problems promptly; document observations and tasks; and use the chain of command appropriately.
Perform required supply, equipment, and environmental activities; promptly report and follow up on supply or equipment availability issues and malfunctioning equipment; ensure supplies and equipment are available for the next person.
Identify areas for self-improvement, maintain knowledge of organizational and unit changes, and support those changes.
Assist with activities of daily living and perform designated treatments and procedures under nurse supervision.
Complete non-direct patient care tasks, including stocking and organizing supplies and supporting clerical duties.
Demonstrate TriHealth SERVE standards and ALWAYS behaviors, including welcoming and assisting patients and guests, addressing service breakdowns, prioritizing patients and guests, improving quality and safety, respecting differences and contributions, being punctual and prepared, keeping the environment clean, avoiding waste, acknowledging team contributions, and showing courtesy and compassion.