EMERGENCY ROOM TECHNICIAN II -STROGER HOSPITAL

Cook County•Chicago, IL

8h•$32 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse, assists and augments the registered nurse in providing high quality emergency medicine patient care. This position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement between Cook County and the Service Employees International Union Local 73 (SEIU – 73). Cook County will exhaust internal eligible applicants prior to considering external applicants. Cook County is assembling a list of qualified candidates for this position that will be considered should the position not be filled with internal eligible applicants.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent (Must provide proof at at time of interview) OR Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B) in the State of Illinois (Must provide proof at at time of interview).
Five (5) years of work experience within the last eight years providing direct patient care in an Emergency Department or pre-hospital environment (i.e., ambulance services), is required
Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is required (Must provide proof at at time of interview)
Current certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) is required (Must provide proof at at time of interview)
Ability to read and interpret EKG strips is required (Testing may be administered)
Working knowledge of the standard concepts, practices and procedures of an emergency room
Thorough knowledge of the standard methods of cleaning and maintaining emergency room instruments, equipment, and supplies
Demonstrated knowledge of the standard preparation of patients for surgery and post-surgery procedures
Good communication skills
Demonstrated awareness of patient and family rights, ethical, legal, cultural, and spiritual concerns
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of patient related materials in compliance with HIPAA requirements
Ability to recognize age specific instruments and equipment needs for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients
Ability to directly assist physicians and nurses with emergency room procedures
Ability to apply the principles of infection control and asepsis in performing duties
Ability to read and follow written instructions and procedures
Ability to understand and follow verbal instructions
Ability to maintain a safe and comfortable environment for patients
Ability to push, pull, lift, and carry items up to thirty-five (35) lbs.
Ability to bend, stoop, reach, turn normally
Ability to adjust vision to bring objects into focus, to judge distances and space relationships
Ability to see peripherally and to distinguish and identify different colors
Ability to hear normally with or without assistive devices
Ability to perform in stressful situations and respond quickly and appropriately
Ability to stand for prolong periods of time, up to twelve (12) hours in duration
Ability to tolerate exposure to unpleasant odors, noise and extreme temperature fluctuations
Ability to tolerate protracted or irregular hours of work
Complying with Personal Protective Equipment requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures.

Nice To Haves

Currently licensed as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) in the State of Illinois is preferred (Must provide proof at at time of interview)
Recent (within last two years) experience/participation in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) activities is preferred

Responsibilities

Provides age-appropriate patient care under the supervision/direction of registered nurses and physicians.
Provides patient care related to personal hygiene, comfort, ambulation, nutrition and elimination.
Computer order entries, labels, specimens, prepare requisitions, and transports to designated areas.
Demonstrates knowledge of emergency procedures (e.g. fire/evacuation, internal/external disaster plans), and is aware of daily assignments.
Inventories patient's clothing and valuables and completes necessary paperwork.
Maintains cleanliness of patient care area to include cart, equipment, counter tops etc.
Documents accurately, timely and legibly with full name and classification in black ink or in the computer.
Communicates pertinent observations/information regarding patient/family to team leader or RN assigned to patient.
Cooperates willingly with other staff members in the delivery of care.
Utilizes chain of command appropriately to address issues of concern.
Demonstrates caring and respectful attitude in both verbal and non-verbal communication.
Maintains confidentiality in all patient related information.
Provides privacy for patient and family.
Uses appropriate channel to address ethical, legal, cultural and spiritual concerns.
Treats patient, family and co-workers with respect and courtesy.
Attends safety/infection control, in-services, and maintains Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification annually.
Demonstrates punctuality.
Maintains good attendance record.
Adheres to hospital dress code.
Serves on committees as assigned.
Cooperates in implementing changes and activities to improve patient care.
Serves as a preceptor/buddy as assigned.
Maintains Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.
Applies principles of infection control and asepsis, wound care, venipuncture, specimen collection, postmortem care, posterior mold application, and peripheral IV-line insertion.
Takes and records patients' vital signs, reassessments and oxygen saturation (Sa02), peak flow values.
Performs glucose monitoring including quality control measures.
Prepares patients for examinations and/or procedures.
Promptly reports any changes in patients' conditions.
Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as required.
Provides direct observation nursing care for psychiatric patients.
Promptly responds to call lights.