Acute Care Technician - ED

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is seeking an Acute Care Technician to provide direct and indirect patient care under the guidance of registered nurses. The role includes a range of invasive and non-invasive clinical skills and supports 24-hour hospital operations.

Full-time and part-time positions are available with 12-hour shifts and rotating days, nights, weekends, and holidays. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of clinical health care experience and holds a high school

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical Diploma EMT-Paramedic, EMT, LPN or similar program preferred.
• At least 1 year of previous clinical health care experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the provision of care to patients and families under the direction of the RN.
• Performs or assists RN with initial admission/intake.
• Documents patient care, vitals, weights, allergies, interventions.
• Communicates patient information quickly and accurately to the appropriate team member.
• Transfers patients to other departments using appropriate techniques and equipment.
• Maintains safety behaviors and reports potential safety concerns.

Skills

Clinical tasks

Communication

Development knowledge

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Technical Diploma EMT-Paramedic/EMT/LPN or similar

Job description

Seeking Breakthrough Makers

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation.

SHIFT:

Any (United States of America)

Seeking Breakthrough Makers

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation.

A Brief Overview

The Acute Care Technician provides direct and indirect care duties under the guidance and direction of the registered nurse. The role performs a variety of invasive and non-invasive technical skills and specialized patient care procedures as well as other duties to support 24-hours of hospital operations.

Full Time and Part Time Positions Available

Full Time

• 36 Hours Per Week - rotating Days & Nights, Weekends & Holidays every 3rd week
• THREE (3) 12-hour shifts.

Part Time

• 36 Hours Per Week - rotating Days & Nights, Weekends & Holidays every 3rd week
• TWO (2) 12-hour shifts.

What You Will Do

• 1. Assists in the provision of care to patients and families under the direction of the RN
• Performs or assists RN with initial admission/intake
• Documents patient care, vitals, weights, allergies, interventions
• Quickly and accurately communicates patient information to the appropriate team member
• Transfers patients to other departments and areas utilizing appropriate techniques and equipment to transport patients
• Utilizes and exemplifies safety behaviors for error prevention. Identifies potential safety concerns and communicates with unit leadership as appropriate
• Provides 1:1 observation for psychiatric emergencies per hospital standard
• Application, documentation, removal, and supervision of restraints
• Monitors care and escalates concerns
• Dressing changes for central venous catheters
• Airway management including tracheostomy changes, replacement and suctioning
• Positioning patients for various procedures and specimen collections including lumbar punctures
• Bladder catheterization and Foley insertion
• OG/NG placement
• Spinal immobilization
• Recovers from Phase II sedation
• 2. Performs procedures under direction of RN
• Peripheral IV insertion with and without venous blood sampling
• Venipuncture/phlebotomy
• Primes fluids and enteral feeds
• Point of Care Testing
• Obtains and prepares supplies for procedures including, but not limited to, PIV insertion, PICC insertion, CVC dressing change and CVC repair
• Oxygen administration, bag/valve/mask/mapleson airway support as ordered/needed
• EKGs as ordered
• Wound care and dressing application
• Positioning, lifting, transferring, and turning of patients
• Monitors patient during insertion of peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC) in Fluoroscopy or within intensive care units under direction of RN
• 4. Maintains proficiency with transport and patient care equipment including, but not limited to, monitoring and infusion pumps
• 5. Complies with all CHOP policies and procedures
• 6. Area-based skills may include:
• Emergency Department Based Skills:
• Bladder scanning
• Initiates Behavioral Health Screening.
• Performs bedside role in traumas and resuscitations.
• Hospital Decontamination Team member.
• Performs casting and splinting under the direction of the ED Attending.
• Collects evidence per hospital policy
• Vascular Access Service (VAS) Based Skills:
• Facilities planning of institution-wide PIV insertion classes and educates staff on PIV insertion
• Collaborates with VAS Leadership team regarding course content and coordination of class schedule
• Partners with individual units to provide just-in time education for RNs learning PIV insertion skills
• Educates and trains staff new to PIV insertion and facilitates insertion opportunities for novice PIV inserters

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED Required
• Technical Diploma EMT-Paramedic, EMT, LPN or similar program Preferred

Experience Qualifications

• At least one (1) year Previous clinical health care experience Required
• ED/Critical Care Technician at another hospital Preferred

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to perform clinical technical tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people of all ages.
• Basic knowledge of growth and development.

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - issued through on organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross). - upon hire - Required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - issued through on organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross). - upon hire - Preferred or
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - issued through on organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross). - upon hire - Preferred or
• Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) - issued through on organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross). - upon hire - Preferred

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SALARY RANGE:

$23.20 - $28.95 Hourly

Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly. At CHOP, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Factors such as skills and experience could result in an offer above the salary range noted in this job posting. Click here for more information regarding CHOP's Compensation and Benefits.