Acute Care Tech - Float Pool

TriHealth•Cincinnati, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Acute Care Tech in the Bethesda North Float Pool provides hands-on support with basic activities of daily living and performs designated treatments and procedures under the direct supervision of a nurse. The role also supports unit operations by completing non-direct patient care tasks, including stocking and organizing supplies and assisting with essential clerical duties. This is a part-time position scheduled for 24 hours weekly, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with a third-weekend and third-holiday rotation. The position is based at TriHealth Bethesda North Hospital in Montgomery, Ohio. The role includes a $4-per-hour float incentive and a $1.75 shift differential. TriHealth team members are expected to follow its SERVE standards and ALWAYS behaviors, including welcoming and assisting patients and guests, taking responsibility for service and safety, respecting individual differences and contributions, 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 tasks for which the employee has been trained, complete assigned tasks within required timeframes, and seek clarification from the nurse when unsure how to proceed.
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 other healthcare team members; report patient-related information and assignment issues in a timely manner; 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; report 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.
Support unit operations through non-direct patient care tasks such as stocking and organizing supplies and assisting with essential clerical duties.
Demonstrate TriHealth's SERVE standards and ALWAYS behaviors, including welcoming and assisting patients and guests, improving quality, safety, and service, respecting others, using resources responsibly, and showing courtesy and compassion.