EMERGENCY RESPONSE TECHNICIAN- CERMAK

PLEASE BE ADVISED that this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement between Cook County and the SEIU 73 Organizing Committee. Pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement, 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.

LOCATION: Cermak Health Services (Dept of Corrections), 2800 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608

DEPARTMENT: Patient Care Services - Division 6

SHIFT: 3PM - 11PM

PAY RANGE - $36.843 - $44.377 Hourly

Salary is commensurate with years of experience indicated at time of application submittal.  Experience not disclosed or documented at the time of application will not be considered for initial step placement.

JOB SUMMARY                           UNION - SEIU 73 

As a first responder to emergencies in accordance with protocols, within the Cook County Department of Corrections (CCDOC)/Criminal Courts Building Complex and the Department of Community Supervision and Intervention (DCSI). Utilizes Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) skills as well as other technical skills to evaluate, triage and stabilize patients.  Observes detainees for health problems, intervenes and reports clinical information to Physician, Physician Assistant (PA) or Registered Nurse (RN).

TYPICAL DUTIES 
 

• Evaluates patient condition and provides emergency treatment per protocol.
   
• Provide emergency care which may include taking vital signs, immobilizing the patient, administering medications orally and intravenously, perform EKG, perform endotracheal intubation, cardiac defibrillation and venous catheter placement.
   
• Performs Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), as directed and supervised by physician.
• Documents accurately and timely
   
• In divisional, clinic, Intake, and/or Infirmary setting, acknowledges nurse's supervisory responsibility as directed.
   
• In divisional, clinic, Intake, and/or Infirmary setting, performs activities as directed by the nurse.
   
• Documents in Cerner EMR as directed by the nurse.
   
• Verifies and documents patient complaints and discusses with registered nurse or physician.
   
• Maintains confidentiality in all patients related information.
   
• Assists the nurse, physician and/or physician assistant in further medical evaluation of the detainee/patient.
   
• Adheres to the attendance policy.
   
• Utilizes appropriate channel to address any issues/concerns.
   
• Transports sick and injured detainees to required healthcare areas by wheelchair, stair-chair, gurney, medi-car, and ambulance.
   
• Inspects emergency equipment and supplies daily; ensures that all equipment is clean and operational and reports problems.
   
• Understands and supports unit department health services policies and philosophy by reviewing new policies and procedures, utilizes policy and procedure book for clarifications.
   
• Demonstrates accountability through maintenance and compliance with CPR, ACLS
   
• Attends mandatory certifications programs for fire, safety, infection control, and other mandatory offerings.
   
• Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients, staff and others.
   
• Give appropriate shift to shift reports.
   
• Assumes responsibility for attending twelve hours of in-service annually; accepts responsibility for professional growth by attendance at educational offerings.
• Maintains patient confidentiality; demonstrates use of ethics in practice.
   
• Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
   
• Complies with existing security (CCDOC, DCSI) policies and procedures.
   
• Presents professional appearance in attitude, dress, communication, and grooming.
• Serves as a preceptor as assigned.
   
• Performs other duties as assigned.