Acute Care Tech I– Telemetry Stepdown Unit

TriHealth; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Wellness programs

Career support

Job summary

TriHealth is looking for an Acute Care Tech I to join their Telemetry Stepdown Unit at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, OH. This full-time position involves providing essential patient care, monitoring cardiac conditions, and assisting in various clerical duties. The role requires effective communication and teamwork within a supportive environment.

Ideal candidates will have a high school education, BLS certification, and the ability to perform basic patient care tasks. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities within the organization.

Qualifications

• 2 years High School Education.
• Age 17 with work permit.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic patient care tasks under RN supervision.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with patients and team.
• Maintain a safe environment and comply with infection control policies.

Skills

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Reading and math ability appropriate to the position

Education

2 years High School Education

Job description

Acute Care Tech I – Telemetry Stepdown Unit

Requisition ID: 310183

Location: Good Samaritan Hospital – 375 Dixmyth Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220

Job Type: Full‑Time Days – 6:30am‑7:00pm

About TriHealth & This Role

11ABCD Medical Cardiac Step-Down Unit – Good Samaritan Hospital

The 11ABCD Medical Cardiac Step-Down unit at Good Samaritan Hospital is an intermediate care area dedicated to patients with a variety of cardiac conditions. Our team focuses on caring for patients experiencing chest pain, those recovering from myocardial infarctions (MI), congestive heart failure (CHF), and cardiac arrhythmias. This unit provides an essential bridge for patients transitioning from critical care to a less intensive setting while still requiring specialized cardiac monitoring and support. In addition to cardiac care, the unit also provides high‑intensity non‑invasive ventilation and serves as a back‑up stroke unit.

The unit features 39 beds, and staffing is carefully tailored to meet the needs of our patients.

We welcome both experienced nurses and new graduates to our team. With a supportive environment and opportunities for growth, we ensure that all staff members have the tools they need to provide exceptional care to our patients.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Supportive, team‑centered culture built on communication, compassion, and respect.
• Hands‑on experience in a high‑acuity Telemetry setting that strengthens clinical skills.
• Opportunities to expand competency in emergency response and advanced care tasks.
• Leadership that promotes professional growth and continuous learning.
• Comprehensive TriHealth benefits, wellness programs, and career support.

Qualifications – Required

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

Schedule & Work Location

• FTE: Full‑Time – 36 Hours Weekly
• Shift: Days – 6:30am‑7:00pm
• Hospital: Good Samaritan Hospital (Telemetry Stepdown Unit)
• On‑site inpatient role

Benefits Snapshot

TriHealth offers a comprehensive benefits suite including medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, tuition assistance, and wellness resources. Learn more: https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits

Job Overview

This position performs clerical duties as well as maintaining skills necessary to observe and interpret central cardiac monitors. This position requires the interpersonal skills to communicate with respect and compassion to customers: communications information through various telecommunication devices; and assists in coordinating patient flow.

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