Acute Care Tech I - Neuro Stepdown

About the Unit

The 12ABD Neuroscience Intermediate Care unit at Good Samaritan Hospital is dedicated to providing specialized care for patients with neurological conditions. Our team cares for patients with a wide range of neuro-related diagnoses, including those recovering from anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), lumbar laminectomies, strokes, head injuries, and spinal cord injuries. We also manage patients following ENT surgeries and those transitioning from the Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit (NSICU). This 30-bed unit ensures each patient receives attentive and individualized care. A dedicated charge nurse also supports each shift to oversee patient care and assist the team as needed.

About the Role

Make a difference every day as an Acute Care Technician at TriHealth Good Samaritan Hospital. Join a compassionate, servant-led team committed to excellence in patient care while working in a supportive, high-energy environment. We offer career growth opportunities, a comprehensive benefits package, and competitive shift differentials with the potential to earn up to an additional $3.75 per hour, based on shift, hours worked, and organizational guidelines.

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.

Qualifications

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

Schedule

• Part-Time (48 hours bi-weekly)
• Night shift from 7PM – 7AM
• Weekend and holiday rotation

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive shift differentials, with the opportunity to earn up to an additional $3.75 per hour based on shift, hours worked, and organizational guidelines
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement

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 - Frequently
• Color Vision - Occasionally
• Visual Acuity: Far - Consistently
• Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
• Walking - Consistently