Acute Care Tech I - Urology

Shift: Full-Time Nights: 36-hour week (7pm-7am)

Unit/Location: Renal Urology - 14ab - Good Samaritan Hospital

Up to a $2,500.00 sign on bonus

On the Renal Unit at Good Samaritan Hospital, the care team specializes in supporting adult and geriatric patients through some of life’s toughest challenges. Patients arrive with a range of medical conditions such as complications from diabetes, pneumonia, cellulitis, and encephalopathy, while others are recovering from renal and urology surgeries like nephrectomies, prostatectomies, or TURP procedures. The team also manages patients with continuous bladder irrigation (CBI) and provides specialized care for those requiring peritoneal dialysis-handled by trained nurses from the unit, regardless of where the patient is in the hospital.

The Renal Unit houses 22 beds, offering a blend of advanced medical care and a personalized approach.

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.

Job Requirements:

2 years 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 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.

Other Job-Related Information:

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 - Freq

Color Vision - Occasionally

Visual Acuity: Far - Consistently

Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently

Walking - Consistently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS…

• 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: ALWAYS…

• 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: ALWAYS…

• 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: ALWAYS…

• 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 will look for ways to avoid waste.
  

Engage: ALWAYS…

• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
  
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community