Mobile Integrated Healthcare Technician (Paramedic)-Delnor Part Time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Geneva, IL

13h

About The Position

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better? The Mobile Integrated Healthcare Technician program reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The Technician provides patient care within their defined scope of practice that includes patient care, monitoring and observation, in-home patient assessments, clinical and social screenings, clinical interventions, patient education, and participates in telehealth visits from the patient's home while connecting with the physician or designee via telehealth.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
American Heart Association BLS certification
ACLS certification
Active Illinois Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic (EMT-P)
System entry required for Southern Fox Valley EMS system and remain in good standing
At point of hire and annually, required to have a valid driver’s license and an annual driving abstract

Nice To Haves

PALS certification
Applicants are encouraged to acquire community paramedic certification within 24 months of employment

Responsibilities

Works in collaboration with Advanced Practice Provider (APP) and other members of the care team in providing direct in-home patient care activities including clinical assessment, obtaining vital signs, assisting patients in need of intervention, and participates in telehealth visits from the patient's home while connecting with the physician or designee via telehealth.
Coordinates and maintains equipment and supplies.
Documents appropriate assessment, interventions, and other pertinent patient information in a timely manner.
Identifies, reports, provides care and documents patient problems in collaboration with the physicians or designee, nurses, and the technical staff.
Demonstrates the ability to assist patients’ mobility safely, utilizing transport devices appropriately.
Assists physicians or designee, nurses, and technical staff in providing appropriate patient education including the use of appropriate educational materials.
The Technician interacts with patients, families, nursing, and a variety of interdisciplinary personnel and possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills, a willingness for collaboration within a multidisciplinary team, and clinical proficiency.
Performs other duties as assigned