Advanced Clinical Technician - Progressive Care Unit (FT - Day) - Jefferson Abington

Abington Memorial Hospital; Abington (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Abington Memorial Hospital is seeking an Advanced Clinical Technician to provide designated direct and indirect patient care under supervision of licensed clinicians. You will act as a clinical resource, applying critical thinking to support safe unit operations and assist with onboarding and skill development of team members.

This role emphasizes maintenance of certifications, adherence to best practices, and addressing the physiological, emotional, and social needs of patients and families in

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required with 1 year acute care experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and interprofessional patient care.
• Ability to perform delegated tasks with scope and advanced skills.
• BLS certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with interprofessional team, patient, family and care partners.
• Perform designated direct and indirect patient care activities.
• Expand clinical skills per training and department needs.
• Apply critical thinking to changes in patient condition and escalate when needed.
• Support patient safety by following protocols and identifying risks.
• Assist with care coordination and patient throughput.
• Maintain certifications and competencies, pursue ongoing skill development.
• Mentor new staff without supervisory duties.
• Prepare supplies and equipment to ensure ready clinical environment.

Skills

Acute care experience

Clinical terminology

Communication skills

Interprofessional teamwork

Critical thinking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Unit-specific certification (as applicable)

Job description

Job Details

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 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 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 Day (United States of America) Worker Sub Type Regular Employee

Workplace

Entity Abington Memorial Hospital Primary Location Address 1200 Old York Road, Abington, Pennsylvania, United States of America Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Benefits

• Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.
• Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.
• All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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