Acute Care Technician - Part Time

SHIFT: Any (United States of America)

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
• 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
• 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
• 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
    • Collects evidence per hospital policy
  • Vascular Access Service (VAS) Based Skills:
    • Facilitates 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

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

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

Pay

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.