Advanced Clinical Technician - Emergency Trauma Center (FT - Night) - Jefferson Abington

jeffersonhealth; Pennsylvania; Presencial; USD 36.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Abington Memorial Hospital in Pennsylvania is seeking an Advanced Clinical Technician to provide direct and indirect patient care under licensed supervision. This role requires advanced clinical competency, certifications, and the ability to support diverse patient populations across specialty care departments within Jefferson Health.

The position emphasizes critical thinking, patient safety, and teamwork, with duties including care coordination, mentoring of staff, and readiness of the clinical

Formación

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of acute care, clinical experience or similar setting required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and patient care within an interprofessional team.
• Ability to complete delegated tasks within scope of role, including advanced skills.
• Knowledge of personal care and hygiene for quality of life.
• Knowledge of risks faced by patients and steps to reduce them.
• Knowledge of effective communication with diverse patients and families.
• BLS - Basic Life Support per AHA on hire.

Responsabilidades

• Communicates effectively with the interprofessional team, patient, family, and designated care partners to support care delivery and patient flow.
• Performs designated direct and indirect patient care activities under the direction of licensed clinical team members, demonstrating increased clinical competency.
• Performs a broader range of patient care activities and technical skills aligned with training and department needs, within defined scope of role.
• Applies critical thinking to recognize changes in patient condition and escalates concerns appropriately.
• Supports patient safety by adhering to established protocols and identifying potential risks.
• Assists with coordination of care activities and patient throughput.
• Maintains required certifications and competencies with ongoing skill development.
• Provides guidance to new or less experienced team members in day-to-day tasks.
• Assists in maintaining supplies and readiness of the clinical environment.
• May be assigned virtual safety associate or other support roles as needed.

Conocimientos

Communication

Clinical skills

Interprofessional teamwork

Patient safety

Learning ability

Educación

High School Diploma/GED

Descripción del empleo

Number of Positions In Requisition

1

Job Details Summary

With commitment to patient and family centered care, the Advanced Clinical Technician provides designated direct and indirect patient care activities under the direction and supervision of licensed clinical team members. As the highest level of technical role within acute nursing services, the Advanced Clinical Technician demonstrates advanced clinical competency, required certifications, and the ability to perform complex patient care activities in support of diverse patient populations across approved specialty care departments within Jefferson Health. The Advanced Clinical Technician functions as a clinical resource to the care team, applying critical thinking and prioritization within scope, supporting safe and efficient unit operations, and assisting with onboarding and skill development of team members. This role contributes to the delivery of high-quality care by promoting best practices and addressing the physiological, emotional, and social needs of patients and families.

Job Description

Job Duties

• Communicates effectively with the interprofessional team, patient, family, and designated care partners to support care delivery and patient flow.
• Performs designated direct and indirect patient care activities under the direction of licensed clinical team members of approved specialty care departments, demonstrating increased clinical competency and efficiency in completing assigned responsibilities.
• Performs a broader range of patient care activities and technical skills aligned with training, certification, and department needs, within defined scope of role.
• Applies critical thinking to recognize and communicate changes in patient condition, escalating concerns appropriately to licensed clinical team members.
• Supports patient safety initiatives by adhering to established protocols, identifying potential risks, and contributing to a safe patient care environment.
• Assists with coordination of care activities and patient throughput, supporting efficient unit operations.
• Maintains required certifications and competencies, demonstrating ongoing skill development and adherence to best practices.
• Provides guidance and support to new or less experienced team members in day-to-day tasks as appropriate, without formal supervisory responsibility.
• Assists in maintaining supplies, equipment, and readiness of the clinical environment to support safe and efficient care delivery.
• May be assigned the role of a virtual safety associate or other support roles based on department or campus needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• 1 year of acute care, clinical experience or like patient setting required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, patient care needs and their role in interprofessional team.
• Ability to complete delegated tasks within scope of role, including advanced skills.
• Knowledge of personal care and hygiene necessary for quality of life, and ability to apply this knowledge to patients in need on a daily basis.
• Knowledge of the risks faced by patients in a healthcare environment, and the ability to take steps to reduce these risks.
• Knowledge of how to convey respect and collaborate with each patient, family and/or designated care partner in care.
• Knowledge of people with diverse backgrounds and the ability to convey respect and connect effectively.
• Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques, ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors. Uses the language of partnership with patients and families, engaging them in their health and health care.
• BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association Upon Hire

Additional Qualifications

• Unit specific certification and completion of advanced clinical course(s) required.

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Work Shift

Workday Night (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Abington Memorial Hospital Primary Location Address 1200 Old York Road, Abington, Pennsylvania, United States of America

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