Acute Care Technician - Behavioral Health

SHIFT: Any (United States of America)

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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.

Work Schedule: THREE (3) 12-hour shifts

Rotating days, nights, weekends (every 3 weeks)

Assigned holidays

What You Will Do

1. Assists in the provision of care to patients and families under the direction of the RN, including but not limited to;

• Performs or assists RN with initial triage / intake / evaluation for care
• Documents patient care, vitals, weights, allergies, interventions
• Monitors care and escalates concerns to clinical care team
• Quickly and accurately communicates patient information to the appropriate team member
• Performs bedside clinician role in traumas and resuscitations
• Performs basic life support airway clearance including suctioning
• Positions patients for various procedures and specimen collections including lumbar punctures
• Transfers patients to other departments and areas utilizing appropriate techniques and equipment per departmental guidelines
• Provides 1:1 safety observation per hospital standard
• Initiates Behavioral Health Screening per policy
• Application, removal, and supervision of restraints as per policy
• Assists with evidence collection per hospital policy
• Assists with dressing changes for central venous catheters

Assists with Recovery from Phase II Sedation

• 2. Performs procedures under direction of RN or Provider, including but not limited to;
• Positioning, lifting, transferring, and turning of patients
• Point of Care Testing
• Peripheral IV insertion with and without venous blood sampling
• Venipuncture/phlebotomy
• Priming of parenteral fluids and enteral feeds
• Oxygen administration, inclusive of bag-valve mask or mapleson airway support
• EKGs
• Wound care / dressing application
• Casting and splinting per policy under the direction of the ED Provider
• Spinal immobilization
• Bladder scanning
• Straight catheterization

OG/NG Placement for Gastric Decompression

• 4. Maintains proficiency with transport and patient care equipment including, but not limited to, stretchers, monitoring and infusion pump
• 5. Responds to hospital emergencies as per local emergency response plans
• 6. Acts as hospital Decontamination Team member and participates in Bioresponse Preparedness
• 7. Complies with all CHOP policies and procedures

8. Utilizes and exemplifies safety behaviors for error prevention. Identifies potential safety concerns and communicates with clinical and unit leadership as appropriate

• 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. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to communicate effectively with people of all ages. (Required proficiency)
• Basic knowledge of growth and development. (Required proficiency)

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

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. Learn more.

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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.

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