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EMERGENCY ROOM TECHNICIAN II-JOHN H. STROGER JR HOSPITAL
Cook County HealthIllinois, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 22 Nov 2024
About the role
JOB SUMMARY
SEIU LOCAL 73
LOCATION: JOHN H. STROGER HOSPITAL - EMERGENCY MEDICINE
SHIFT: 11:00PM-7:00AM
Under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse, assists and augments the registered nurse in providing high quality emergency medicine patient care.
Typical Duties
• Provides age appropriate patient care under the supervision/direction of registered nurses and
physicians.
• Provides patient care related to personal hygiene, comfort, ambulation, nutrition and
elimination.
• Computer order entries, labels, specimens, prepare requisitions, and transports to designated
areas.
• Demonstrates knowledge of emergency procedures (e.g. fire/evacuation, internal/external
disaster plans), and is aware of daily assignments.
• Inventories patient's clothing and valuables and completes necessary paperwork.
• Maintains cleanliness of patient care area to include cart, equipment, counter tops etc.
• Documents accurately, timely and legibly with full name and classification in black ink or in the
computer.
• Communicates pertinent observations/information regarding patient/family to team leader or
RN assigned to patient.
• Cooperates willingly with other staff members in the delivery of care.
• Utilizes chain of command appropriately to address issues of concern.
• Demonstrates caring and respectful attitude in both verbal and non-verbal communication.
• Maintains confidentiality in all patient related information.
• Provides privacy for patient and family.
• Uses appropriate channel to address ethical, legal, cultural and spiritual concerns.
• Treats patient, family and co-workers with respect and courtesy.
• Attends safety/infection control, in-services, and maintains Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
(CPR) certification annually.
• Demonstrates punctuality.
• Maintains good attendance record.
• Adheres to hospital dress code.
• Serves on committees as assigned.
• Cooperates in implementing changes and activities to improve patient care.
• Serves as a preceptor/buddy as assigned.
• Maintains Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.
• Applies principles of infection control and asepsis, wound care, venipuncture, specimen
collection, post mortem care, posterior mold application, and peripheral IV line insertion.
• Takes and records patients' vital signs, reassessments and oxygen saturation (Sa02), peak
flow values.
• Performs glucose monitoring including quality control measures.
• Prepares patients for examinations and/or procedures.
• Promptly reports any changes in patients' conditions.
• Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as required.
• Provides direct observation nursing care for psychiatric patients.
• Promptly responds to call lights.
• Safely operates and maintains the cleanliness of equipment, e.g., pulse oximeters, IV Pumps,
and other related equipment. Reports, labels and removes malfunctioning equipment
immediately.
• Participates in emergency response team and responds to calls from all areas.
• Trains in PPE procedures and applies appropriate PPE for decontamination of patients who
are exposed to chemical, radioactive or biological agents.
• Participates in patient/family teaching.
• Demonstrates awareness of patients'/families' rights, ethical, legal, cultural and spiritual issues.
• Stocks work areas on each shift as needed.
• Performs related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
LOCATION: JOHN H. STROGER HOSPITAL - EMERGENCY MEDICINE
SHIFT: 11:00PM-7:00AM
Under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse, assists and augments the registered nurse in providing high quality emergency medicine patient care.
Typical Duties
• Provides age appropriate patient care under the supervision/direction of registered nurses and
physicians.
• Provides patient care related to personal hygiene, comfort, ambulation, nutrition and
elimination.
• Computer order entries, labels, specimens, prepare requisitions, and transports to designated
areas.
• Demonstrates knowledge of emergency procedures (e.g. fire/evacuation, internal/external
disaster plans), and is aware of daily assignments.
• Inventories patient's clothing and valuables and completes necessary paperwork.
• Maintains cleanliness of patient care area to include cart, equipment, counter tops etc.
• Documents accurately, timely and legibly with full name and classification in black ink or in the
computer.
• Communicates pertinent observations/information regarding patient/family to team leader or
RN assigned to patient.
• Cooperates willingly with other staff members in the delivery of care.
• Utilizes chain of command appropriately to address issues of concern.
• Demonstrates caring and respectful attitude in both verbal and non-verbal communication.
• Maintains confidentiality in all patient related information.
• Provides privacy for patient and family.
• Uses appropriate channel to address ethical, legal, cultural and spiritual concerns.
• Treats patient, family and co-workers with respect and courtesy.
• Attends safety/infection control, in-services, and maintains Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
(CPR) certification annually.
• Demonstrates punctuality.
• Maintains good attendance record.
• Adheres to hospital dress code.
• Serves on committees as assigned.
• Cooperates in implementing changes and activities to improve patient care.
• Serves as a preceptor/buddy as assigned.
• Maintains Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.
• Applies principles of infection control and asepsis, wound care, venipuncture, specimen
collection, post mortem care, posterior mold application, and peripheral IV line insertion.
• Takes and records patients' vital signs, reassessments and oxygen saturation (Sa02), peak
flow values.
• Performs glucose monitoring including quality control measures.
• Prepares patients for examinations and/or procedures.
• Promptly reports any changes in patients' conditions.
• Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as required.
• Provides direct observation nursing care for psychiatric patients.
• Promptly responds to call lights.
• Safely operates and maintains the cleanliness of equipment, e.g., pulse oximeters, IV Pumps,
and other related equipment. Reports, labels and removes malfunctioning equipment
immediately.
• Participates in emergency response team and responds to calls from all areas.
• Trains in PPE procedures and applies appropriate PPE for decontamination of patients who
are exposed to chemical, radioactive or biological agents.
• Participates in patient/family teaching.
• Demonstrates awareness of patients'/families' rights, ethical, legal, cultural and spiritual issues.
• Stocks work areas on each shift as needed.
• Performs related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or GED equivalent OR Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B) in the State of Illinois. (Must Provide Poof at interview)
- Five (5) years of work experience within the last eight years providing direct patient care in an
Emergency Department or pre-hospital environment (i.e., ambulance services) - Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) (Must Provide Poof at interview)
- Current certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) (Must Provide Poof at interview)
- Ability to read and interpret EKG strips (Testing may be administered)
- Currently licensed as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) in the State of
Illinoi (Is preferred) - Recent (within last two years) experience/participation in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
activities (Is preferred)
- Working knowledge of the standard concepts, practices and procedures of an emergency
room
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