Acute Care Tech - Float Pool

TriHealth•Cincinnati, OH

1d•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 unit operations by completing non-direct patient care tasks, including stocking and organizing supplies and assisting with essential clerical duties. The position is full-time, scheduled for 72 hours biweekly on day shift from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with a third-weekend and third-holiday rotation. A $4-per-hour float incentive is offered. Team members are expected to follow TriHealth’s SERVE standards and ALWAYS behaviors: serve patients, guests, and colleagues; excel in quality, safety, and service; respect individual differences and contributions; value others’ time and organizational resources; and engage through courtesy, compassion, and recognition of others’ contributions.

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.
Complete assigned tasks within the required timeframe and seek clarification from the nurse when unsure how to proceed.
Maintain a safe environment, report safety hazards, complete safety event reports as necessary, and follow safety and emergency procedures.
Comply with infection control policies and appropriately correct identified hazards.
Communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, families, coworkers, and other members of the healthcare team.
Report patient-related information and problems completing assignments or tasks in a timely manner.
Document observations and tasks performed.
Collaborate with all members of the healthcare team and use the chain of command appropriately.
Perform assigned supply-, equipment-, and environment-related activities.
Report and follow up on supply or equipment availability issues, report malfunctioning or broken 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.
Follow TriHealth SERVE standards and ALWAYS behaviors, including welcoming and assisting patients and guests, improving quality and safety, respecting others, using resources responsibly, and showing courtesy and compassion.