Patient Care Tech I

We’re excited to welcome TriHealth Clinton Regional Hospital to our system—marking a new chapter in our shared mission to deliver exceptional care and strengthen our regional network.

Full Time, Day shift

Job Overview: 

Under the direction of the nursing staff, the Patient Care Technician performs basic care to an assigned group of patients in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, and standards of care. 

Job Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent required. Health care experience preferred

Job Responsibilities:

Utilizes AIDET and a team approach to all care provided, including bedside report and white board updates. Provides basic care to assigned patients as directed, delegated and supervised by the licensed nurse (LPN/RN). Care included, but not limited to:

• Assisting the patient with daily personal care; bed bath, oral care, shower, etc.

• Answering patient call lights in a prompt and efficient manner (<3 minutes for a regular light and <1 minute for a bathroom light). Assist in providing purposeful hourly rounding on dayshift and every two hours on night shift. 

• Distributing patient food trays and assisting patients with meals, as directed.

• Documenting patient intake and output and data collection for the nurse.

• Taking patient and documenting vital signs; T, P, R, B/P and LOC. 

• Checking and recording patient height and weight on admission and daily when ordered.

• Performing Point of Care Testing (Accu-Checks) and maintain competency for POCT.

• When directed assist with coughing and deep breathing 

• Disconnecting Adult peripheral IV’s and Saline Locks, under supervision.

• Providing catheter and ostomy care.

• Ambulating and transferring patients, with proper body mechanics and safety measures.

• Applying SCD pumps, ice packs or heating pads when directed.

• Pre-operative and post-operative care; surgical or procedural.

• Turning and positioning patients.

• Assist with administering enemas, recording results.

• Assists with admission and dismissal of patients.

• Reports all abnormal findings and observations to the nurse.

• Answers the phone in a professional courteous manner.

• Works at the desk maintaining charts, patient census and answers question for visitors and patients.

• Participates in Performance Improvement Initiatives, quality assurance and any other departmental research or studies as requested by the department manager or charge nurse.

• Fosters positive internal and external customer relations.

• May assist in training and orientation of new department employees.

• Meets all mandatory education/competency as required by policy and position.

• Performs all other related duties as required or requested by the nursing staff.

Working Conditions:

Bending - Frequently
Climbing - Rarely
Concentrating - Frequently
Continuous Learning - Frequently
Hearing: Conversation - Frequently
Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently
Interpersonal Communication - Frequently
Kneeling - Occasionally
Lifting <10 Lbs. - Frequently
Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Frequently
Lifting <50 Lbs. - Occasionally
Pulling - Occasionally
Pushing - Occasionally
Reaching - Occasionally
Reading - Consistently
Sitting - Occasionally
Standing - Frequently
Stooping - Occasionally
Talking - Frequently
Thinking/Reasoning - Frequently
Use of Hands - Frequently
Color Vision - Frequently
Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently
Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
Walking - Frequently

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