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ACUTE CARE TECH ONCOLOGY UNIT - FULL TIME (36 HRS. WEEKLY), DAYS, AND UP TO $2,5 Job in Cincinnati, Ohio US
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Job Summary

Company
Trihealth Inc
Location
Cincinnati, OH
Industries
Government and Military
Job Type
Full Time
Employee
Years of Experience
Less than 1 Year
Job Reference Code
81391089

ACUTE CARE TECH ONCOLOGY UNIT - FULL TIME (36 HRS. WEEKLY), DAYS, AND UP TO $2,5

About the Job

As an Acute Care Technician in the Oncology Unit, you will be a key member of a team providing compassionate care to patients battling cancer. Your role is central in helping patients navigate their treatment journey, offering not only physical assistance but also emotional support during some of the most challenging moments in their lives. This is more than a job; it's an opportunity to make a meaningful difference for patients and their families as they face life-altering diagnoses.

In this role, you'll work closely with nurses, physicians, and the entire care team to support patients undergoing chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and post-surgical recovery. You will assist with daily activities like bathing, feeding, and mobility, ensuring each patient is cared for with dignity and respect.

Oncology patients often require specialized care, and your empathy, attention to detail, and ability to listen will be vital as you help them through pain, fatigue, and the emotional toll of cancer treatment. You'll be there to offer a comforting hand, lend a listening ear, and maintain a calming presence for patients and their families.

Your day-to-day work will include maintaining a clean and safe environment, adhering to strict infection control protocols, and collaborating with your team to ensure every patient's unique needs are met. The relationships you build with patients and their families will be based on trust, and your care will be essential in helping them feel supported and understood throughout their treatment. You will provide 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. Your contribution to the unit goes beyond patient care. You;ll help ensure a clean, safe, and organized environment, adhering to infection control protocols, and working seamlessly with your colleagues. Your work will be an integral part of the team's efforts to improve patient outcomes and provide high-quality patient-centered care.

Minimum 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:

* Sign-on Bonus for external qualified candidates (one-year work commitment)

If you have a passion for helping others, are detail-oriented, and want to play a vital role in the care and comfort of patients facing cancer, this position will offer you the chance to make a lasting impact in the lives of those who need it most.

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

Job keywords:

Certified Medication Aide (CMA), Certified Nurse Aide (CNA), Certified Nurses Aide (CNA), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA), Nurses' Aide, Nursing Aide, Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Assistant (PCA), State Tested Nursing Assistant (S




TriHealth is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce.
 
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