Acute Care Technician - ED

Overview 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. Position Type Full Time and Part Time Positions Available 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. What You Will Do 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 Communicates patient information to the appropriate team member Transfers patients to other departments and areas utilizing appropriate techniques and equipment to transport patients Maintains 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 Applies, documents, removes, and supervises restraints Monitors care and escalates concerns Dressing changes for central venous catheters Airway management including tracheostomy changes, replacement and suctioning Positions 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/without venous blood sampling; venipuncture/phlebotomy Primes fluids and enteral feeds Point of Care Testing Obtains and prepares supplies for procedures (PIV, PICC, CVC dressing changes and CVC repair) Oxygen administration and airway support as ordered EKGs as ordered Wound care and dressing application Positioning, lifting, transferring, and turning of patients Monitors patient during insertion of PICC in Fluoroscopy or ICU under direction of RN Maintains proficiency with transport and patient care equipment including monitoring and infusion pumps Complies with CHOP policies and procedures Area-based skills may include: Emergency Department Based Skills such as bladder scanning, behavioral health screening, trauma/resuscitation support, decontamination team, casting and splinting, collecting evidence; Vascular Access Service (VAS) based skills including PIV education and coordination Education Qualifications High School Diploma / GED Required Technical Diploma EMT-Paramedic, EMT, LPN or similar program Preferred Experience Qualifications 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) - required upon hire Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - preferred or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - preferred or Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) - preferred To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must receive an annual influenza vaccine. EEO / VEVRAA EEO / VEVRAA Federal Contractor | Tobacco Statement Salary Salary Range: $22.61 - $28.26 Hourly. Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you\'re working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Children's Hospital of Philadelphia