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FTE: 1.000000
Shift: Varies
Location: ATRIUM
Summary
The EMT-B acts as an attendant on patient transports in accordance with Riverside Emergency Medical Services Systems Policies and Procedures; acts as a liaison between the patient and Emergency Room staff, the staff and the patient's family and other health care professionals. Readily assists team members to learn and understand new theories and treatments.
Experience/Education Requirements
High School diploma or equivalent required, Associate degree preferred
Excellent verbal and writing skills
Ability to organize
Familiarity with use of two-way radio operations for emergency ambulance dispatching
Familiar with medical terminology
Typing, computers, and calculations License or Certification Requirements:
State of Illinois licensure as an EMT-Basic
Valid Illinois Driver's License
18 years of age required to meet insurability in Riverside's vehicle insurance program
Insurability in Riverside's insurance program is a requirement of the position
Certificate in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation
Responsibilities
Completes daily and monthly duties with little supervision.
Effectively communicates patient information to the hospital via the MERCI and cell phone utilizing the patient information communication sheet. (Radio Log sheet)
EMT completes necessary forms with appropriate documentation.
EMT constantly promotes a positive attitude towards their job and promotes positive teamwork with peers.
Is respectful and courteous to fellow team members and customers .
Provides patient care in a positive manner working as a team to better the patient outcomes.
Responds to calls in a timely basis.
Credentials
Essential:
EMT Basic
Drivers License
CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION
Education
Essential:
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
Riverside Healthcare is revolutionizing care using leading-edge technology to diagnose and treat patients. We are ranked top in the nation for performance in neurosurgery, orthopedics, and heart surgery and have also been named one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics seven times. Riverside is nationally recognized for our specialty programs in obstetrics, trauma, oncology, rehabilitation, geriatrics, occupational health, psychiatric services, and treatment of alcohol and chemical dependency, as well as patient safety. We combine innovation and convenience at state-of-the-art facilities located in communities throughout the greater Kankakee area.
Riverside Medical Center proves that truly progressive medicine is being delivered in Chicago's southwest suburbs and East Central Illinois. Join a team that is not only concerned with providing the best care possible but also with offering a work environment of advancement and growth. Riverside is a place that embraces a culture where opinions count and dedications is respected, where superior performance is rewarded with competitive salaries and excellent benefits.
Other Information
Exposure/Sensory Requirements:
Exposure To
Chemicals: Auto soaps and waxes, Armourall (tires), window cleaners (ammonia), bleach, floor cleaners, strippers and wax, alcohol.
Video Display Terminals: None
Blood and Body Fluids: EMT positions are exposed through patient care of traumatically injured patients, initiating IV therapy, endotracheal intubation, transfer of incontinent patients, and removal of deceased patients.
TB or Airborne Pathogens: Possible exposure to undiagnosed patients during field care and transportation.P> Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch):
Speech: Ability to communicate clearly and accurately with patient and over communication devices.
Vision: Correctable to 20/20 for driving and patient assessment, reading monitors, and checking blood pressure.
Smell: Assess odors on patient's airway, vapors or fumes at scene.
Hearing: Ability to hear lung and heart sounds, radio communications, and the patient's voice.
Touch: Good sensation to assess pulse qualities, skin temperatures, an moisture. Manipulate patient care equipment.menu>
Activity/Lifting Requirements
Average Hours per Week: 40
Shift: Variable for 24 hour coverage
Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:
Sit: 60%
Twist: 0%
Stand: 20%
Crawl: 1%
Walk: 20%
Kneel: 1%
Lift: 1%
Drive: 0%
Squat: 1%
Climb: 0%
Bend: 1%
Reach above shoulders: 1%
The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:
Up to 10 lbs: Continuously
Up to 20 lbs: Continuously
Up to 35 lbs: Continuously
Up to 50 lbs: Frequently
Up to 75 lbs: Frequently
Up to 100 lbs: Frequently
Over 100 lbs: Frequently
Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.):
Cot and supplies to patient-arms length to 20 minutes. Patients, cot and supplies to ambulance-arms length to 20 minutes often over 200 lbs. Lift cot and patient into ambulance from ground level to waist height, lasting 30 seconds. Move patient from ED to cot to bed from knee to waist level and back. Carry patients up and down stairs-knee level to over head. Carry patient's belonging to ambulance and into house-arms length for several minutes).
Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:
Sit: 60-90
Twist: 1
Stand: 45
Crawl: 1
Walk: 15-30
Kneel: 1
Lift: 2
Drive: 180
Squat: 2
Climb: 1
Bend: 2
Reach above shoulders: 5
Repetitive Use Of Hands (Frequency Indicated)
Simple grasp up to 15 lbs. Normal weight: 5-10# frequent
Pushing & pulling Normal weight: 150-300#
Fine Manipulation: Writing and typing reports, using marker on board for assignments each day, pen or pencil for time cards each week.
Environmental Factors & Special Hazards
Environmental Factors (Time Spent):
Inside hours: 15
Outside hours : 9
Temperature: Extreme cold, Extreme hot
Lighting: Very Dark, Very Bright
Noise levels: Very loud, Very soft
Humidity: Humid, Dry
Atmosphere: Fumes
Special Hazards: Mechanical, Electrical, Radiation, Chemical - Mech-Traffic, steps, extrication/packaging equip. Elec.-Monitors, Defibrillators. Chem-spills from accidents, germicidal agents, cleaning supplies. Radiation-accident scenes, trans. pts. to radiology appointments.