ER TECH- EMERGENCY SERVICE (PT Days)

Riverside Healthcare • Kankakee, IL

1d • $20 - $25 • Onsite

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. 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 Employee Health Requirements Exposure to: Chemicals: Refer to MSDS manual Video Display Terminals: Average Blood and Body Fluids: Diagnostic composite of patients, frequent contact with intravenous devices, and high potential for contact with contaminated body fluids (blood, stool, vomitus) and administration of blood does create a high risk. use of needleless IV system, universal precautions and protective equipment minimize risk. TB or Airborne Pathogens: Patient diagnostic presentations do pose high risk; however usage of protective wear and universal precautions reduces risk. Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch): Speech: Required to communicate with patient/families/staff/MDs. Vision: Ability to read reports, memos, literature, ability to read machines. Smell: Helpful to note presence of incontinence, vomitus, blood; electrical/fire safety. Hearing: Necessary to hear alarms, hear patient verbalizations, telephone communication, listening to patient/employee concerns. Touch: Necessary to write, computer entry, filing.

Requirements

• CNA, CMA, or EMT-B
• Current BLS Certification

Nice To Haves

• One-year experience as a CNA or EMT-B

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Assist patients with mobility, including turning, positioning, and transferring from bed to wheelchair or stretcher, using proper body mechanics and safety techniques.
• Collect specimens for laboratory testing as directed by nursing staff.
• 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.
• Document patient care activities and observations in the electronic health record (EHR) system in a timely and accurate manner.
• Adhere to infection control procedures, including hand hygiene, proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and environmental cleaning.
• Assist with the setup, operation, management, and cleaning of medical equipment as directed by the nursing staff.
• 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

• 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
• 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
• Paid Leave Hours accrued as you work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed