Acute Care Tech I - Observation Unit
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.
Job Requirements
- 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.
- 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
- Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Frequently
- Lifting
- Pulling - Consistently
- Pushing - Consistently
- Reaching - Consistently
- Reading - Consistently
- Sitting - Frequently
- Standing - Consistently
- Stooping - Frequently
- Talking - Consistently
- Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently
- Using Hands - Frequently
- Color Vision - Occasionally
- Visual Acuity: Far - Consistently
- Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
- Walking - Consistently
TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors
- Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello".
- 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 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 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.
- Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community.