Emergency Response Technician- Cermak

Cook County Government•Chicago, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between Cook County and SEIU 73. Cook County will exhaust internal eligible applicants before considering external applicants. This role serves as a first responder to emergencies within the Cook County Department of Corrections (CCDOC)/Criminal Courts Building Complex and the Department of Community Supervision and Intervention (DCSI). The technician utilizes Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and other technical skills to evaluate, triage, and stabilize patients. They observe detainees for health problems, intervene, and report clinical information to a Physician, Physician Assistant (PA), or Registered Nurse (RN).

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (Official Transcripts required at time of Interview).
Must be 21 years of age at time of application filing (Proof required at time of interview).
Must possess a valid driver’s license (Proof required at time of interview).
Must possess current CPR and ACLS certifications (Proof required at time of interview).
Must be licensed as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) in the state of Illinois (Proof required at time of interview).
Must possess two (2) years full-time work experience as an emergency medical technician or providing emergency medical care.
Must possess competency in Phlebotomy.
Must possess competency in Microsoft Excel.
Must possess experience in sterilization procedures.
Knowledge of pharmacology, physical assessment, and basic medical terminology.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Knowledge in the principles of pharmacology.
Knowledge of medical (related) abbreviations that pertain to emergency medical procedures.
Skill in performing EKG.
Skill in basic physical assessment.
Ability to perform Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
Ability to maintain accurate records.
Ability to understand instructions and communicate effectively with patients as well as staff.

Nice To Haves

Serves as a preceptor as assigned.

Responsibilities

Evaluates patient condition and provides emergency treatment per protocol.
Provides emergency care, which may include taking vital signs, immobilizing the patient, administering medications orally and intravenously, performing EKG, performing endotracheal intubation, cardiac defibrillation, and venous catheter placement.
Performs Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), as directed and supervised by a physician.
Documents accurately and timely in divisional, clinic, Intake, and/or Infirmary settings.
Acknowledges nurse's supervisory responsibility as directed.
Performs activities as directed by the nurse in divisional, clinic, Intake, and/or Infirmary settings.
Documents in Cerner EMR as directed by the nurse.
Verifies and documents patient complaints and discusses them with a registered nurse or physician.
Maintains confidentiality in all patient-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 channels 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 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, and utilizes the policy and procedure book for clarifications.
Demonstrates accountability through maintenance and compliance with CPR and ACLS.
Attends mandatory certifications programs for fire, safety, infection control, and other mandatory offerings.
Assists in maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients, staff, and others.
Gives 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 a professional appearance in attitude, dress, communication, and grooming.
Serves as a preceptor as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.