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Acute Care Technician - Med Surg Ortho/Neuro

TriHealth, Dayton, Ohio, United States

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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.

$2.5k Sign On Bonus

FTE:

Full Time (.9 FTE; 36 hrs/week)

Shift:

Nights

The 6300 Medical-Surgical Unit at TriHealth Bethesda North Hospital is a 41‑bed unit specializing in the care of orthopedic, neurosurgery, and trauma patients. The unit serves patients recovering from total joint replacements, hip fractures, and spinal surgery, offering a fast‑paced environment that supports role transition students, nursing students, and new graduates. Staff refine skills in pre‑ and post‑operative care, pain management, patient mobility, and neurovascular assessments while managing orthopedic-specific interventions such as splints, Buck’s traction, skeletal traction, and DME. The unit partners with professional associations (ANCC, ANA, AONA, AMSN) and supports certifications including MED‑SURG, GERO‑BC, ONC, Pain Certification, and CNRN.

Job Requirements

2 years of 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 RN supervision, maintaining competency in trained tasks and completing them within required timeframes. Seeks clarification when uncertain. Maintains a safe environment, reports hazards, and completes safety event reports as needed, complying with infection control policies. Demonstrates effective communication with patients, families, and coworkers, providing timely patient information and reporting problems. Works collaboratively with the healthcare team and follows the chain of command. Performs supply, equipment, and environmental tasks, reporting issues promptly and ensuring equipment availability. Identifies areas for self‑growth, maintains knowledge of organizational and unit changes, and supports 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

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 – Frequently

Color Vision – Occasionally

Visual Acuity: Far – Consistently

Visual Acuity: Near – Consistently

Walking – Consistently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

Serve:

Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"

Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to the destination or find assistance

Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel:

Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met

Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)

Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect:

Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences

Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role

Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests

Value:

Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating

Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe

Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and look for ways to avoid waste

Engage:

Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions

Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community

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