Technician II PCU Days

Penn Medicine • West Chester, PA

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About The Position

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work? The Technician II is a key member of patient-family care team of the Emergency Department. While under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the Technician II is responsible for clinical support and customer service standards including reception of patients, families and visitors, administrative, clerical and clinical support.

Requirements

• Certified Nurse Aid
• Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support
• CPR (must obtain if not held at time of hire)
• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• Experience at an acute care facility or student nurse with hospital based clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides care and assistance according to customer service and care standards for emotional needs and activities of daily living needs such as nutrition, hygiene, and elimination.
• Provides patient-family centered care with consideration of appropriate growth and development, cultural and religious needs, and individual preferences.
• Adheres to unit initiatives to support patient safety and care such as maintaining a quiet environment, hourly patient rounds, customer service, falls prevention, etc.
• Accurately and timely processes patient care orders and reports. Communicates priority orders to the responsible RN, department or appropriate individual or department.
• Educates patient and family prior to medical examination and procedures. Prepares supplies and equipment necessary to assist medical providers with procedures.
• Obtains measurements such as vital signs, body weight, and intake and output. Applies cardiac monitoring as directed and performs basic troubleshooting.
• Performs procedures and educates patient and family about procedures such as 12-Lead EKG, blood draws, and wound care as directed. Applies ice packs, splints, crutch/cane/walker education to patients and families.
• Follows principles of infection control & infection prevention into practice. Uses standard precautions and uses personal protective equipment.
• Collects and labels specimens per protocol including blood, urine, stool, and sputum as directed.
• Uses the appropriate means when transporting, transferring, repositioning or mobilizing patients to best serve the comfort and safety of the patient. Utilizes proper body mechanics and Safe Patient Handling activities.
• Communicates patient flow and pertinent unit information to the responsible RN and interdisciplinary care team in a timely manner.
• Restocks supplies and removes outdated items. Checks, cleans and performs quality controls on equipment according to standard.
• Inventories patient belongings at admission, transfer and discharge.
• Serves as an effective preceptor and mentor for new employees.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits program
• Prepaid tuition assistance programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED