Emergency Room Tech - EMT - Full Time
About The Position
The Emergency Room Tech provides emergency department clinical support to nurses and physicians in assessing and caring for patients. The role performs EMT-level patient care and assigned clinical procedures within current licensure, demonstrated competencies, hospital policies, and the direction of a Registered Nurse or provider. The position also supports safe and timely patient flow in the emergency department. The role is at Humboldt Park Health, a community-based, 200-bed acute care hospital serving the Humboldt Park community. The hospital provides patient-centered care and community programs, including services for people who are poor or uninsured, chronic-condition management, health education, and outreach for older adults.
Requirements
- Valid EMT-B or EMT-P license required and must be maintained throughout employment, with applicable renewal and reporting requirements followed.
- BLS required.
- CPI certification required within 30 days of start.
- One or more years of relevant experience preferred.
Nice To Haves
- One or more years of relevant experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist with emergency patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse or provider and within the scope of the employee’s EMT-B or EMT-P license, competencies, and hospital policies; tasks may include obtaining vital signs, assisting with patient assessment and stabilization, performing ECGs, and other delegated procedures.
- Maintain organized emergency department workflow through accurate documentation, orderly filing, and timely routing of paperwork required for patient care.
- Safely move patients, supplies, and equipment, and assist with patient transfers and transport as directed.
- Provide quality patient care and proactive, excellent service to patients.
- Communicate effectively with healthcare workers, physicians, patients, and patients’ families or friends.
- Perform phlebotomy only after required training and competency verification and as permitted by hospital policy.
- Support emergency department flow by answering telephones, paging physicians, and contacting other departments as needed.
- Stock supplies in the department and patient care rooms.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees
- Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
- Flexible Spending Account options
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, subject to eligibility requirements
- Paid Time Off, which may increase with years of service
- Employee discount at the Humboldt Park Health Wellness Center
- Education reimbursement, subject to eligibility requirements
- Employee wellness programs
- Additional voluntary benefits
- Opportunities for additional shifts, where applicable
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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