Acute Care Tech - Telemetry

The 15AB unit at TriHealth Good Samaritan Hospital specializes in providing comprehensive care for patients undergoing vascular, plastic, and general surgical procedures. Our experienced team cares for patients recovering from a wide range of surgeries, including abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair, carotid endarterectomy, femoral-popliteal bypass, abdominal surgeries, and fasciotomies. Additionally, we support patients undergoing reconstructive procedures such as TRAM flap surgeries, mastectomies with reconstruction, and mammoplasty reductions.

In addition to our surgical focus, the 15AB unit also provides care for various medical patients requiring close monitoring. We are equipped with telemetry monitoring to track cardiac rhythms and manage cardiac drips, ensuring our patients receive the highest level of care during their stay.

Our unit is designed to offer a supportive environment for both patients and staff, with a focus on collaboration and ongoing education. Whether you are an experienced nurse or a new graduate, the 15AB unit provides opportunities for growth and development within a dynamic and specialized healthcare setting.

Location: Good Samaritan Hospital 375 Dixmyth Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220 [https://375 Dixmyth Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220]

Work Schedule

• Part Time (24 hours Weekly)
• Day
• Shift (7am-7:30pm)

Incentives & Benefits

We offer competitive shift differentials, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement. Please use the link to view TriHealth’s benefits: https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits [https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits] 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.
• Acute Care Techs in this position have less than 6 months clinical experience and no clinical certificate or training.
• They are enrolled in the Acute Care Tech Foundations program at TriHealth.
• Upon completion of the program and at 6 months for transition and competency.
• At the 6 month evaluation if they demonstrate independence in all competencies for the Acute Care Tech they are moved to the Acute Care Tech I or Acute Care Tech II position if they will also add Unit Coordinator competencies to their day to day responsibilities.

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.

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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