Acute Care Specialist

2 days ago

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, United States The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Acute Care Technician to join our team at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. As a key member of our healthcare team, you will provide direct and indirect care duties under the guidance and direction of the registered nurse.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist in the provision of care to patients and families under the direction of the RN
  • Perform or assist RN with initial admission/intake, document patient care, vitals, weights, allergies, interventions, and quickly and accurately communicate patient information to the appropriate team member
  • Transfer patients to other departments and areas utilizing appropriate techniques and equipment to transport patients, utilize and exemplify safety behaviors for error prevention, identify potential safety concerns and communicate with unit leadership as appropriate, provide 1:1 observation for psychiatric emergencies per hospital standard, apply, document, remove, and supervise restraints, monitor care and escalate concerns, dress changes for central venous catheters, airway management including tracheostomy changes, replacement, and suctioning, position patients for various procedures and specimen collections including lumbar punctures, bladder catheterization and Foley insertion, OG/NG placement, spinal immobilization, recover from Phase II sedation
  • Perform procedures under direction of RN, peripheral IV insertion with and without venous blood sampling, venipuncture/phlebotomy, prime fluids and enteral feeds, point of care testing, obtain and prepare 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, position, lift, transfer, and turn patients, monitor patient during insertion of peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC) in Fluoroscopy or within intensive care units under direction of RN
  • Maintain proficiency with transport and patient care equipment including, but not limited to, monitoring and infusion pumps, comply with all CHOP policies and procedures, area-based skills may include emergency department based skills, vascular access service based skills
Requirements
  • High School Diploma / GED Required
  • Technical Diploma EMT-Paramedic, EMT, LPN or similar program Preferred
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)

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