ER TECH- EMERGENCY SERVICE (FT Afternoons)

Riverside Healthcare•Kankakee, IL

32d•$20 - $25

About The Position

As an Emergency Room Technician at Riverside Medical Center, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment. Your responsibilities will include assisting medical staff with patient assessments, performing basic medical procedures, and ensuring a safe and clean environment. You will work closely with nurses and physicians to support the delivery of efficient and compassionate care to patients experiencing medical emergencies. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, the ability to remain calm under pressure, and a commitment to teamwork and patient-centered care. Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure.

Requirements

CNA, CMA, or EMT-B
Current BLS Certification

Nice To Haves

One-year experience as a CNA or EMT-B

Responsibilities

Patient Care: Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, intake/output, and toileting. Answer call lights promptly, and relay patient concerns to the nursing team.
Vital Signs: Monitor and record vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rates, oxygen saturation, weights, and blood sugars as needed and report any abnormalities to the nursing staff.
Mobility Assistance: Assist patients with mobility, including turning, positioning, and transferring from bed to wheelchair or stretcher, using proper body mechanics and safety techniques.
Specimen Collection: Collect specimens for laboratory testing as directed by nursing staff.
Patient Safety: Observe and report any changes in patients conditions to the nursing staff. Ensure the safety and comfort of patients by following established protocols. Utilize restraints and assistive devices appropriately. Assist with emergency codes as needed.
Documentation: Document patient care activities and observations in the electronic health record (EHR) system in a timely and accurate manner.
Infection Control: Adhere to infection control procedures, including hand hygiene, proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and environmental cleaning.
Equipment Handling: Assist with the setup, operation, management, and cleaning of medical equipment as directed by the nursing staff.
Patient Experience: Engage with patients and their families in a manner that promotes comfort, trust, and understanding. Address patient concerns with empathy and professionalism, striving to create a positive and supportive environment that fosters a sense of security and well-being.

Benefits

Riverside Healthcare offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and nationally rated employee well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more so your journey at and away from work is remarkable.
Our Total Rewards package includes:
Compensation
Base compensation within the positions pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift differential, on-call
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits - .5 to 1.0 FTE
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Benefits - .001 to .49 FTE:
Paid Leave Hours accrued as you work