EMERGENCY RESPONSE TECHNICIAN- CERMAK

Cook County•Chicago, IL

1d•$37 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Response Technician serves as a first responder to emergencies within the Cook County Department of Corrections/Criminal Courts Building Complex and the Department of Community Supervision and Intervention. Following established protocols, the technician uses Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and other technical skills to evaluate, triage, and stabilize patients. The position also observes detainees for health problems, intervenes as appropriate, and reports clinical information to a physician, physician assistant, or registered nurse. The role is based at Cermak Health Services in the Department of Corrections, within Patient Care Services - Intake. The listed shift is 2 PM to 10 PM. This position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement between Cook County and the SEIU 73 Organizing Committee. Cook County will consider external applicants only after exhausting eligible internal applicants; it is assembling a qualified candidate list in case the position is not filled internally.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; official transcripts must be provided at interview.
Must be at least 21 years old at the time of application filing; proof must be provided at interview.
Valid driver's license; license must be provided at interview.
Current CPR and ACLS certifications; proof must be provided at interview.
Illinois state license as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P); proof must be provided at interview.
Two years of full-time work experience as an emergency medical technician or providing emergency medical care.
Competency in phlebotomy.
Competency in Microsoft Excel.
Experience in sterilization procedures.
Knowledge of pharmacology, physical assessment, and basic medical terminology.
Knowledge of medical abbreviations related to emergency medical procedures.
Skill in performing EKGs and basic physical assessment.
Ability to perform ACLS.
Ability to maintain accurate records.
Ability to understand instructions and communicate effectively with patients and staff.
Must meet all required qualifications at the time of application filing.
Foreign degrees, except those from U.S. territories and Canada, must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to NACES or AICE; original credentialing documents must be presented at interview.
Employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory professional and employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure and certifications, and successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patient condition and provide emergency treatment according to protocol.
Provide emergency care, including taking vital signs, immobilizing patients, administering medications orally and intravenously, performing EKGs and endotracheal intubation, providing cardiac defibrillation, and placing venous catheters.
Perform ACLS as directed and supervised by a physician.
Document accurately and promptly, including in Cerner EMR as directed by a nurse.
Acknowledge and follow nurse supervisory responsibility and direction in divisional, clinic, Intake, and/or Infirmary settings.
Verify and document patient complaints and discuss them with a registered nurse or physician.
Maintain confidentiality of patient-related information and demonstrate ethics in practice.
Assist nurses, physicians, and physician assistants with further medical evaluation of detainees or patients.
Adhere to the attendance policy and use appropriate channels to address issues or concerns.
Transport sick and injured detainees to healthcare areas using a wheelchair, stair-chair, gurney, medi-car, or ambulance.
Inspect emergency equipment and supplies daily, keep equipment clean and operational, and report problems.
Review new policies and procedures, consult the policy and procedure book for clarification, and support unit and department health-services policies and philosophy.
Maintain and comply with CPR and ACLS requirements.
Attend mandatory fire, safety, infection-control, and other certification programs.
Help maintain a clean and safe environment for patients, staff, and others.
Provide appropriate shift-to-shift reports.
Attend twelve hours of in-service training annually and pursue professional growth through educational offerings.
Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI).
Comply with CCDOC and DCSI security policies and procedures.
Maintain a professional appearance in attitude, dress, communication, and grooming.
Serve as a preceptor when assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.