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Acute Care Tech - Observation Unit

TriHealth, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45208

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Good Samaritan Hospital - Observation Unit/CDU - Part Time Days 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.

Other Job-Related Information Working Conditions

Bending – Frequently

Climbing – Occasionally

Concentrating – Consistently

Continuous Learning – Consistently

Hearing: Conversation – Consistently

Hearing: Other Sounds – Frequently

Interpersonal Communication – Consistently

Kneeling – Occasionally

Lifting

Lifting 50+ Lbs. – Frequently

Lifting

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 – OccasionallyVisual Acuity: Far – Consistently

Visual Acuity: Near – Consistently

Walking – Consistently

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