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We strongly encourage all candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.

A Brief 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.

What you will do

1. 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
2. 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
4. Maintains proficiency with transport and patient care equipment including, but not limited to, monitoring and infusion pumps
5. Complies with all CHOP policies and procedures
6. 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:
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
Educates and trains staff new to PIV insertion and facilitates insertion opportunities for novice PIV inserters

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) - 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 - Preferred or
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

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 be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive an annual influenza vaccine. Learn more.
Employees may request exemptions for valid religious and medical reasons. Start dates may be delayed until candidates are immunized or exemption requests are reviewed.
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