Acute Care Technician - Oncology Med Surg

TriHealth•Cincinnati, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Acute Care Technician works on the 22-bed Oncology Unit at TriHealth Good Samaritan Hospital, serving adult and geriatric patients with medical-surgical needs and complex oncological conditions. The unit cares for patients with solid tumors, hematological malignancies, rare blood disorders, and patients recovering from autologous bone marrow transplants or CAR-T cell therapies. The bone marrow transplant program is FACT accredited, and the unit is part of an expanding cellular therapy program. Patients may receive chemotherapy and other high-risk medications, making attention to detail and multidisciplinary teamwork important. This is a full-time night-shift role, scheduled for 72 hours biweekly from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Staff rotate every third weekend and holidays. The unit describes its environment as flexible and supportive, with 12-hour shifts and self-scheduling over a six-week period. Full-time night-shift Acute Care Technicians receive an additional $2 per hour shift premium and a $1.75 per hour shift differential. The position performs basic patient-care tasks under RN supervision, supports a safe and clean care environment, communicates and documents patient information, and helps maintain unit supplies and equipment. The role offers hands-on experience in a high-acuity medical-surgical oncology setting, opportunities to develop competency in emergency response and advanced care tasks, and organizational support for professional growth and continuing learning.

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.

Nice To Haves

Experience as an STNA, PCA, or ACT is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform and document basic patient-care tasks under RN supervision; maintain competency in trained skills, complete assignments on time, and seek clarification when needed.
Maintain a safe, clean environment by reporting hazards, following infection-control policies, completing safety event reports, and adhering to safety and emergency procedures.
Communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, families, and team members; promptly report patient information and assignment issues; document observations accurately; collaborate with the healthcare team; and use the chain of command appropriately.
Support unit operations by performing supply, equipment, and environmental tasks; report shortages or equipment problems; and ensure supplies and equipment are ready for the next user.
Demonstrate accountability and commitment to self-growth, identify areas for improvement, and support organizational and unit changes.
Follow TriHealth SERVE standards and ALWAYS behaviors, including welcoming and assisting patients and guests, improving quality and safety, respecting cultural and spiritual differences, using resources responsibly, and showing courtesy and compassion.