Acute Care Technician - Part Time

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia•Upper Merion Township, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Acute Care Technician provides direct and indirect care duties under the guidance and direction of the registered nurse. This role involves performing a variety of invasive and non-invasive technical skills and specialized patient care procedures, along with other duties essential for supporting 24-hour hospital operations. Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers a dynamic environment where contributions are valued, and opportunities for professional growth are abundant.

Requirements

High School Diploma / GED Required
At least one (1) year Previous clinical health care experience Required
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 an organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross). - upon hire - Required
Annual influenza vaccine (for employees who work in patient care buildings or have patient facing responsibilities)

Nice To Haves

Technical Diploma EMT-Paramedic, EMT, LPN or similar program Preferred
ED/Critical Care Technician at another hospital Preferred
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - issued through an organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. 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 (ex. 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 (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross). - upon hire - Preferred

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
Performs Emergency Department Based Skills such as Bladder scanning
Initiates Behavioral Health Screening in the Emergency Department
Performs bedside role in traumas and resuscitations in the Emergency Department
Serves as a Hospital Decontamination Team member
Performs casting and splinting under the direction of the ED Attending
Collects evidence per hospital policy in the Emergency Department
Facilities planning of institution-wide PIV insertion classes and educates staff on PIV insertion (Vascular Access Service Based Skills)
Collaborates with VAS Leadership team regarding course content and coordination of class schedule (Vascular Access Service Based Skills)
Partners with individual units to provide just-in time education for RNs learning PIV insertion skills (Vascular Access Service Based Skills)
Educates and trains staff new to PIV insertion and facilitates insertion opportunities for novice PIV inserters (Vascular Access Service Based Skills)