Memorial Health

Emergency Medical Technician

Memorial Health  •  $17.60 - $28.15/hr  •  Taylorville, IL (Onsite)  •  15 days ago
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Job Description

Min

USD $17.60/Hr.

Max

USD $28.15/Hr.

The Emergency Medical Technician, under the direct supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse or a Licensed Physician, assists in the delivery of care to patients within the Emergency Medical Services area(s). The Technician performs a variety of tasks, which include, but are not limited to, clerical and communications. These tasks and duties are performed in accordance with both the established values and policies and procedures of the Department and Taylorville Memorial Hospital.

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Qualifications

Education:

  • High School Graduate or equivalent

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

  • Illinois Department of Public Health EMT certificate, certificate of successful completion of Certified nurse’s aide training program, enrolled in Nursing school program, or enrolled in Premed with Biology or Chemistry major and have been a unit support attendant for 6 months in the ED required;
  • CPR certification required, or obtained during nursing team onboarding process.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  • Demonstration of the ability to write and/or print legibly and accurately.
  • Successful completion of Unit Based orientation.

Responsibilities

  • Provides care to patients of all ages under the direction of a registered professional nurse according to policies and procedures and standards of care.
  • Checks, cleans and stocks rooms with supplies and linens in preparation for daily work schedule.
  • Communicates with patient, family and/or significant other concerning anticipated waiting time and/or obtains information if unknown.
  • Provides appropriate assistance with various examinations, procedures and emergency situations (including EKG, suturing, splint application, catheter insertion, sterile dressing change).
  • Transport patients in an appropriate manner with appropriate records.
  • Communicates with pre-hospital personnel in accordance with department policy and procedures utilizing appropriate communications, equipment and logs.
  • Arranges self-directed learning and participates in continuing education.
  • Actively participates in competency assessment process.
  • Accesses Medication Room only to obtain Supplies.
  • Performs other related work as required or requested
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    About Memorial Health

    Memorial Health is one of the leading healthcare organizations in Illinois—a responsibility we are proud to uphold. Founded in 1897 to meet the expanding needs of our communities, we have assembled an ever-growing team and vast resources.

    Dedicated to unsurpassed excellence in care, education, and research, our community-based, not-for-profit corporation features a team of nearly 10,000 strong throughout eight state-of-the-art affiliates offering a broad array of vital services. Yet what matters equally is the size of our heart. Our ambitions. And our potential to do bigger and better things.

    We’re achieving our goals by developing academic alliances with other respected institutions, including the BJC HealthCare Collaborative and the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. By earning important credentials and accreditations. By making a real investment in employee development. And by building upon our reputation for excellence on the regional level, with the goal of realizing national prominence.

    Industry
    Healthcare & Social Services
    Company Size
    1,001-5,000 employees
    Headquarters
    Springfield, IL
    Year Founded
    Unknown
    Website
    memorial.health
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