Acute Care Technician - Med Surg Urology

Job Description

Acute Care Technician
- Med Surg Urology

Full Time Day Shift
- Tri Health Good Samaritan Hospital

375 Dixmyth Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220

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

14AB is a medical unit with 22 beds. Our patient population consists of adult and geriatric patients with varied medical diagnoses including complications from diabetes, pneumonia,
cellulitis
, encephalopathy, and remote telemetry
. We also care for renal and urology surgery patients including those who have had a nephrectomy, prostatectomy, transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) and those with continuous bladder irrigation (CBI). Any patients admitted to the hospital who require peritoneal dialysis (PD) treatments
, have PD care managed by a trained 14AB nurse. This unit supports the growth and learning of new grads. 14AB provides the opportunity to master time management, and a variety of skills such as suprapubic catheter exchange
, continuous bladder irrigation, vascath removal and peritoneal dialysis

• Supportive, team ‑ centered culture built on communication, compassion, and respect.
• 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.
• Comprehensive Tri Health benefits, wellness programs, and career support.

• medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options
• career growth opportunities

Benefits page:

• 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

• 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.

The Tri Health Nursing Vision, Mission, and Philosophy speaks to professional development, collaboration, and our nursing culture. To achieve excellence in nursing care, Tri Health encourages: 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, and all nurses to foster, support and personally model collaborative relationships amongst nurses, physicians, and other caregivers for the betterment of patient care.

• Bending
  - Frequently
• Climbing
  - Occasionally
• Concentrating
  - Consistently
• Continuous Learning
  - Consistently
• Hearing:
  Conversation
  - Consistently
• Hearing:
  Other Sounds
  - Frequently
• Interpersonal Communication
  - Consistently
• Kneeling
  - Occasionally
• Lifting