Acute Care Tech I - Clinical Decision Unit

TriHealth; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

TriHealth in Montgomery, OH is seeking an Acute Care Tech I for the Observation Unit to assist nurses and perform basic patient care under direct supervision.

The role involves stocking, clerical tasks, and maintaining a safe environment with a 7:30pm-7:00am part-time schedule. Applicants should have a high school diploma, BLS, and basic reading and math skills, with a minimum age of 17 and a work permit.

Qualifications

• High school education required or in progress.
• BLS certification required.
• Reading and math ability appropriate to the position.

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents basic patient care tasks under the direct supervision of an RN.
• Maintains a safe environment and reports hazards.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families and staff, and documents observations.
• Performs supply, equipment, and environment-related activities and ensures tools are ready for the next shift.
• Shows accountability and willingness to grow and adapt to unit changes.

Skills

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Reading and math ability

Education

2 years High School Education

Age 17 with work permit

Job description

Acute Care Tech I – Observation Unit

Requisition ID: 310872

Location: Bethesda North Hospital – 10500 Montgomery Rd, Montgomery, OH 45242

Job Type: Part Time Nights -7:30pm-7:00am

Job Overview

Provides assistance and/or performs basic activities of daily living and specified treatments and procedures under the direct supervision of the nurse. May perform non-direct patient care activities as assigned, requested, or directed including but not limited to stocking and clerical activities.

Job Requirements

• 2 years High School Education
• Age 17 with work permit
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Reading and math ability appropriate to the position

Job Responsibilities

Performs and documents basic patient care tasks under the direct supervision of an RN. Maintains competency of tasks in which the PCA has been trained. Completes assigned tasks within required timeframe. Seeks clarification from the nurse when in doubt about how to proceed.

Maintains a safe environment. Reports safety hazards to appropriate personnel. Completes safety event report as necessary. Complies with Infection Control policies. Demonstrates knowledge of safety/emergency policies and procedures and appropriately corrects any identified hazards.

Communicates effectively with others. Shows respect to patients, families and co-workers. Reports patient related information in a timely manner. Reports problems in completing assignment/tasks in a timely manner to the appropriate person. Documents observations and tasks performed. Works in collaboration with all members of the health care team. Utilizes chain of command appropriately.

Performs supply, equipment, and environmental-related activities as required, and described in principal accountabilities. Recognizes, reports, and follows-up on issues with supply/equipment availability in a timely manner. Reports and follows through as per unit standard concerning equipment that is broken or malfunctioning. Assures equipment/supplies are readily available for use by next person.

Acknowledges need for self growth and accountability. Identifies area for self improvement. Demonstrates/maintains knowledge of organizational and unit changes. Supports organizational and unit changes.

Working Conditions

Bending – Frequently

Climbing – Occasionally

Concentrating – Consistently

Continuous Learning – Consistently

Hearing: Conversation – Consistently

Hearing: Other Sounds – Frequently

Interpersonal Communication – Consistently

Kneeling – Occasionally

Lifting <10 Lbs – Consistently

Lifting 50+ Lbs. – Frequently

Lifting <50 Lbs. – Consistently

Pulling – Consistently

Pushing – Consistently

Reaching – Consistently

Reading – Consistently

Sitting – Frequently

Standing – Consistently

Stooping – Frequently

Talking – Consistently

Thinking/Reasoning – Consistently

Use of Hands – Freq

Color Vision – Occasionally

Visual Acuity: Far – Consistently

Visual Acuity: Near – Consistently

Walking – Consistently