Acute Care Technician - ED

About the role

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.

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
• 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
• Maintains proficiency with transport and patient care equipment including, but not limited to, monitoring and infusion pumps
• Complies with all CHOP policies and procedures
• 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
• Collections 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
• Edicates and trains staff new to PIV insertion and facilitates insertion opportunities for novice PIV inserters

Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED Required
• Technical Diploma EMT-Paramedic, EMT, LPN or similar program Preferred
• At least one (1) year Previous clinical health care experience Required
• ED/Critical Care Technician at another hospital Preferred

Qualifications

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

Skills

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

Benefits

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.

Pay

SALARY RANGE: $23.20 - $28.95 Hourly

Schedule

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.