Emergency Medical Technician - UI Health, Mile Square Health Center - Urgent Care

University of Illinois Chicago•Chicago, IL

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Medical Technician administers direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Physician and performs clinical and clerical services in support of department operations. The role recognizes the needs and behaviors of patients from newborns to geriatric patients and uses that knowledge to plan and provide interventions. The position is based at UI Health’s Mile Square Health Center – Urgent Care in Chicago, Illinois, and is on-site. The schedule is Monday through Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and holidays, from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The position is intended to be eligible for health, dental, vision and life insurance, a retirement plan, paid time off, and tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Illinois residency is required within 180 days of employment.

Requirements

Current and valid State of Illinois licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B).
Current and valid State of Illinois driver’s license.
Current and valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support CPR certification.
Illinois residency within 180 days of employment.

Responsibilities

Assist nursing and medical staff with preliminary assessment, patient education, and documentation of patient condition and presenting health complaints.
Obtain vital signs and pertinent health information.
Administer ordered specialized tests, such as EKG, visual acuity, and point-of-care testing (POCT), and inform patients about test preparations and directions to diagnostic or treatment areas.
Assist medical and nursing staff with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures appropriate to experience, training, and skill level, including wound care, splint application, oxygen application, cardiac monitoring, 12-lead EKGs, and CPR.
Respond to patient inquiries in person and by telephone, and relay information to appropriate clinical staff.
Transport or accompany patients as directed.
Assist patients and families in reducing or managing stress and facilitate adaptive coping mechanisms.
Provide care that demonstrates ethical beliefs and respect for patient rights.
Collect and process patient specimens.
Perform continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities, including POCT quality controls and quality assurance audits.
Maintain the patient care environment in compliance with safety and infection-control requirements, including monitoring linen and supply usage, disposing of soiled or used patient-care supplies, sterilizing equipment, and managing supplies and linens.
Support UI Health and Mile Square Health Center and use established communication channels to resolve work-related problems.
Take initiative in decision-making on supply management or patient-care-related issues.
Ensure the environment is clean, attractive, safe, and free from hazards for patients, staff, and visitors.
Demonstrate UI Health values and work cooperatively with patients, coworkers, clinical staff, and managers.
Act as a change agent assisting nursing staff to achieve unit goals.
Perform other duties as assigned and participate in special projects.