Acute Care Tech- Neuro ICU

About the role

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.

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.
• Sets 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.
• 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.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in a high-acuity MSICU setting
• Opportunities to expand competency in emergency response and advanced care tasks
• Leadership that promotes professional growth and continuous learning

Skills

• Effective communication
• Respect for patients, families, and co-workers
• Knowledge of safety/emergency policies and procedures
• Ability to recognize and report safety hazards
• Ability to maintain a safe environment

Benefits

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, tuition assistance, and wellness resources. For more details, visit: https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job description.

Schedule & Work Location

• FTE: Full-Time 36 hrs./week
• Shift: Nights
• Hospital: Good Samaritan Hospital - Neuro ICU
• On-site inpatient role

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 - Freq
• 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"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• 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 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
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community