Intermediate Surgical ICU Advanced Clinical Technician

Jefferson Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Jefferson Health is seeking an Advanced Clinical Technician to provide direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of licensed clinicians. This role operates as a clinical resource, applying critical thinking to support safe unit operations and onboarding of team members.

The position requires certification-ready qualifications and ongoing skill development, with responsibilities across approved departments within Jefferson Health.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; 1 year acute care experience or similar setting.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and role in interprofessional team.
• Ability to perform delegated tasks within scope, including advanced skills.
• Knowledge of patient safety practices and ability to reduce risks.

Responsibilities

• Communicates effectively with interprofessional team, patient, family, and care partners to support care delivery and flow.
• Performs designated direct and indirect patient care activities under supervision.
• Performs broader range of patient care activities aligned with training and department needs.
• Applies critical thinking to changes in patient condition and escalates when needed.
• Supports safety initiatives by adhering to protocols and maintaining readiness of clinical environment.

Skills

Medical terminology

Interprofessional collaboration

Effective communication

Patient safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Pennsylvania EMT, CNA or PCT

Tools

BLS

AHA Certification

Job description

Job Details Full time 36 hours/week day/eve/night rotation 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

Additional Qualifications

• Unit specific certification and completion of advanced clinical course(s) required.
• Pennsylvania EMT, CNA or PCT

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 Rotating (United States of America) Worker Sub Type Regular Employee Entity Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc.

Primary Location Address 111 S 11th Street, Philadelphia, 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.

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

• medical (including prescription)
• supplemental insurance
• dental
• vision
• life and AD&D insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• flexible spending accounts
• retirement plans
• tuition assistance
• 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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In keeping with Jefferson's Mission, We Improve Lives, it is our goal to recruit, retain, develop and reward highly-qualified employees. If you are enthusiastic, caring and dedicated to service excellence, we invite you to consider joining Jefferson.

Jefferson encourages its employees to expand their knowledge and develop their careers through growth opportunities and continuing education.

With a long standing history, Jefferson has been advancing the medical field from the heart of Center City Philadelphia for nearly 200 years. Our Mission, We Improve Lives, expands to every corner of the organization. From our weekly farmer’s market, to our new Jefferson Accelerator Zone for innovation, our employees’ passion for the community is evident by the daily gestures towards our patients, students and each other.