Memorial Health

Emergency Medical Technician/Unit Secretary

Memorial Health  •  $18.83 - $30.12/hr  •  Lincoln, IL (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

Min

USD $18.83/Hr.

Max

USD $30.12/Hr.

****Sign-on Bonuses up to $1,500.00****

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Physician, the Emergency Medical Technician/Unit Secretary functions as a member of the patient care team to provide care to a designated group of patients.

Qualifications

Education:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

  • Current EMT, CNA or Medical Assistant certification for Emergency Department required.
  • Current CPR certification required.
  • Maintain licensure and continuing education as appropriate for scope of practice.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  • Word processing/computer application experience and knowledge desired.
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

  • Provides care to patients under the direction of Registered Professional Nurse. Initiates suggestions to RN to clarify, alter, or individualize nursing care for changing patient needs.
  • Initiates suggestions to RN to clarify, alter, or individualize nursing care for changing patient needs.
  • Reinforces patients’ teaching relative to presenting conditions.
  • Communications effectively with all members of the patient care team.
  • Promotes cooperation and teamwork between departments.
  • Documents care provided in the medical record accurately, timely and in an appropriate manner according to policies & procedures.
  • Provides transport and safe patient care during transport utilizing appropriate protocols.
  • Applies and maintains restraining devices as directed.
  • Performs venipunctures to collect serum.
  • Monitors suicidal patients in accordance with policies and procedures.
  • Assists in all aspects of patient care as directed while maintaining patient privacy.
  • Checks, cleans and stocks rooms with supplies and linens in preparation for daily work schedule.
  • Responsible for performing equipment checks as directed, reporting all instances of malfunctioning to the nurse in charge of the department at the time the malfunction is determined.
  • Performs clerical functions utilizing appropriate communication skills as directed.
  • Transcribes physician orders and performs order entry accurately, efficiently and in order of priority.
  • Prepares medical record for distribution to medical records and department copies as appropriate.
  • Prepares paperwork associated with patient transfer to other facilities.
    • Memorial Health

    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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