Acute Care Technician - Med Surg Ortho

About the role

The Orthopedic Surgery Unit at Good Samaritan Hospital is a 21-bed unit dedicated to providing exceptional care to adult and geriatric patients recovering from a wide range of orthopedic procedures. This unit has earned the esteemed Gold Seal Certification from The Joint Commission as an Orthopedic Center of Excellence for all total joint surgeries due to its high performance and quality patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents basic patient care tasks under RN supervision; maintains competency in trained skills, completes assignments on time, and seeks clarification when needed.
• Maintains a safe, clean environment by reporting hazards, following Infection Control policies, completing safety event reports, and adhering to safety and emergency procedures.
• Communicates effectively and respectfully with patients, families, and team members; reports patient information and assignment issues promptly; documents observations accurately; collaborates with the healthcare team and uses the chain of command appropriately.
• Supports unit operations by performing supply, equipment, and environmental tasks; reports shortages or equipment problems and ensures supplies/equipment are ready for the next user.
• Demonstrates accountability and commitment to self-growth; identifies areas for improvement and 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
• Experience as an STNA, PCA or ACT strongly preferred

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in a high-acuity med surg oncology setting that strengthens clinical skills.
• Opportunities to expand competency in emergency response and advanced care tasks.
• Leadership that promotes professional growth and continuous learning.
• Incentives & Benefits: Full time night shift ACTs receive an additional $2/hr shift premium and $1.75/hr shift differential.

Skills

• Comprehensive TriHealth benefits, wellness programs, and career support.
• Pursuit of improved knowledge through continuing education classes, formal education leading to advancement of degrees, and the attainment of specialty certification.
• Nurse membership in local, regional, and national nursing organizations related to the appropriate nurse specialty.
• Involvement in activities that better the health of our community.
• Nursing research activities and use of evidence-based practice.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement as well as student loan repayment options.

Pay

• Full time night shift ACTs receive an additional $2/hr shift premium and $1.75/hr shift differential.

Schedule

• Full Time Nights- (72 hours bi-weekly)
• 6:30pm - 7:00am
• Every 3rd weekend rotation
• Holiday rotation