ER Tech, EMT-B, EMT

Insight Hospital and Medical Center ChicagoAt Insight Hospital and Medical Center Chicago, we believe there is a better way to provide quality healthcare while achieving health equity. Our Chicago location looks forward to working closely with our neighbors and residents, to build a full-service community hospital in the Bronzeville area of Chicago; creating a comprehensive plan to increase services and meet community needs. With a growing team that is dedicated to delivering world-class service to everyone we meet, it is our mission to deliver the most compassionate, loving, expert, and impactful care in the world to our patients. Be a part of the Insight Chicago team that provides patient care second to none!Emergency Department TechThe Emergency Department Tech works as a team member with other ancillary personnel under the direction of the registered professional nurse to meet care needs for a specified population of patients. These duties are to be performed in a highly confidential manner, following the mission, values, and behaviors of Insight Hospital and Medical Center. Employees are further expected to provide a high quality of care, service, and kindness toward all patients, staff, physicians, volunteers, and guests.Duties and Responsibilities:Under the direction of, and in partnership with, the registered professional nurse performs all of the following activities as directed, based on the individual needs of the patient:Collects clinical data, reporting any unusual results to the nurse.Performs 12 Lead EKGs as directedPlaces patients on cardiac monitors and begins oxygen therapy as directedEnsures that required supplies are available in patient cubicles as well as supply cupboards within the larger EDCompletes patient rounds on an hourly basisMaintains open communication with the nursing staffPerforms assigned therapeutic tasks:Lifting, positioning, ambulating patientsAssists with dressing changes as directed of RNFeeds patientsAssists with application of restraints as directedPerforms oral and nasal suctioning as directedSetup suture trays and accessories and clean wounds as directed by the nurseCollects specimens as assigned:Performs phlebotomy for blood specimen collection and transports to laboratory when needed.Collects urine, stool, and sputum specimens as directedDraws type/cross match for blood administration and properly sends specimens to the labAssists with exams as instructed and obtains cultures as neededPerforms basic nursing procedures as directed:Assists patients with oral hygiene, personal grooming, and bathing as neededProvide patients with bedpans, urinals, and blankets when requestedDelivers and removes food trays promptly and changes bed linen according to policy and patient need.Retakes vital signs in triage and patients waiting for test results at 2-4 hours intervals or as directed by the nurseAnticipates need for supplies for dressing changes, repair of laceration or other procedures, and places required supplies at the bedside in preparation for use:Assists with transport of patients as directed; upon successful completion of Basic Arrhythmia course, may transport stable monitored patients to the Telemetry Unit and/or to diagnostic testing areas.Answer the telephone and take messages adhering to all HIPAA guidelinesAfter patients have left the treatment area:Strip and clean carts, cover with clean linen, and put carts in rooms where needed.Clean and restock treatment rooms to prepare the room for the next patientPerform post-mortem care as directed.Additional duties related to patient care and unit operations.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:High school diploma is required.Prior experience in a comparable position at Insight Hospital or EMTB (Emergency Medical Technician Basic) is required.CPR Certification is required.Demonstrate basic competencies and successful passage of a cognitive exam upon completion of orientation required.Hospital experience and CNL certificate preferred.Ability to quickly recognize changes in condition and needs of patients.Knowledge of patients' growth and developmental needs.Ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy in carrying out work duties.Ability to work with city departments such as police, fire, ambulance, and other health care officials.Benefits:Paid Sick Time - effective 90 days after employmentPaid Vacation Time - effective 90 days after employmentHealth, vision & dental benefits - eligible at 30 days, following the 1st of the following monthShort and long-term disability and basic life insurance - after 30 days of employmentInsight is an equal opportunity employer and values workplace diversity!