Cook County Health · 3 days ago
EMERGENCY RESPONSE TECHNICIAN- CERMAK
Cook County, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$36.12/hr - $43.51/hr
2+ years expCook County Health is seeking an Emergency Response Technician to respond to emergencies within the Cook County Department of Corrections. The role involves utilizing Advanced Cardiac Life Support skills to evaluate, triage, and stabilize patients while maintaining accurate documentation and complying with health services policies.
Health CareHospital
Responsibilities
Evaluates patient condition and provides emergency treatment per protocol
Provide emergency care which may include taking vital signs, immobilizing the patient, administering medications orally and intravenously, perform EKG, perform endotracheal intubation, cardiac defibrillation and venous catheter placement
Performs Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), as directed and supervised by physician
Documents accurately and timely
In divisional, clinic, Intake, and/or Infirmary setting, acknowledges nurse's supervisory responsibility as directed
In divisional, clinic, Intake, and/or Infirmary setting, performs activities as directed by the nurse
Documents in Cerner EMR as directed by the nurse
Verifies and documents patient complaints and discusses with registered nurse or physician
Maintains confidentiality in all patients related information
Assists the nurse, physician and/or physician assistant in further medical evaluation of the detainee/patient
Adheres to the attendance policy
Utilizes appropriate channel to address any issues/concerns
Transports sick and injured detainees to required healthcare areas by wheelchair, stair-chair, gurney, medi-car, and ambulance
Inspects emergency equipment and supplies daily; ensures that all equipment is clean and operational and reports problems
Understands and supports unit department health services policies and philosophy by reviewing new policies and procedures, utilizes policy and procedure book for clarifications
Demonstrates accountability through maintenance and compliance with CPR, ACLS
Attends mandatory certifications programs for fire, safety, infection control, and other mandatory offerings
Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients, staff and others
Give appropriate shift to shift reports
Assumes responsibility for attending twelve hours of in-service annually; accepts responsibility for professional growth by attendance at educational offerings
Maintains patient confidentiality; demonstrates use of ethics in practice
Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
Complies with existing security (CCDOC, DCSI) policies and procedures
Presents professional appearance in attitude, dress, communication, and grooming
Serves as a preceptor as assigned
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or equivalent is required. (Must provide Official Transcripts at time of Interview)
Must be 21 years of age at time of application filing. (Must provide proof at time of interview.)
Must possess a valid driver's license. (Must provide license at time of interview.)
Must possess current CPR and ACLS certifications. (Must provide proof at time of interview.)
Must be licensed as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) in the state of Illinois (Must provide proof at time of interview.)
Must possess two (2) years full-time work experience as an emergency medical technician or providing emergency medical care, required
Must possess competency in Phlebotomy, required
Must possess competency in Microsoft Excel, required. (Testing may be required)
Must possess experience in sterilization procedures, required
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Basic Term Life Insurance
Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
100% Tuition Reimbursement for nursing-related programs
You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
Company
Cook County Health
Cook County Health is the safety net for health care serves as the primary public provider of comprehensive medical services.
1001-5000 employees
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Kaiser Permanente Center for Gun Violence Research and Education
2024-05-21Grant
Leadership Team
Erik Mikaitis
Chief Executive Officer
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