Emergency Department Partner, EMT-Paramedic
Emergency Department Partner, EMT-Paramedic
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Job Description
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.
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Job Description
Unit Information:
45 bed Emergency Department with mixed acuity; includes 4 pods of 10 beds each 5 resuscitation beds.
Level 1 Trauma Center
Patient population is all age groups generally 0 days 21 years.
Staffing mix includes nurses paramedics nursing assistants medical assistants service representatives pediatric emergency medicine physicians pediatricians and nurse practitioners.
Ancillary Support Staff include Social Work Child Life and Interpreting Services.
We value teamwork a culture of real-time feedback diversity and inclusion and freedom to ask questions.
Orientation:
8-10 weeks (first week is hospital orientation)
Orientation will be on all shifts beginning on day shifts.
Consistency is attempted with preceptors although not guaranteed.
Hands-on experiences/trauma simulations within orientation hours.
Mandatory classes include PALS ACLS ENPC TNCC Welles training Level IV PPE training.
Not included triage training; this is to allow time for learning of Lurie protocols and practices.
Position we are hiring for:
Nightshift (7p-7a shifts) and every other or third weekend.
Staff must remain in current position for at least six months before qualifying for position changes.
Position openings for different start times will be released by the Scheduling Committee based off of unit needs; positions are filled by seniority.
Essential Job Functions:
Evaluates the patients progress through continuous observation and assessment of responses to interventions treatments and therapies.
Recommends revision in the care plan according tochanges in patient needs.
Anticipates impending emergent situations and intervenes effectively.
Non-Inpatient Emergency Assessment and Response (NEAR) team; respond assess and treatment non-inpatients patients utilizing Basic Life Support (BLS) Services escalating to Advanced Life Support (ACLS) Services or Code Blue as necessary.
Code Blue Team responder.
Decontamination Team first responder; will initiate the Decontamination Response Plan as to not delay patient care until the Decontamination Team arrives.
Serves as an integral member of the Trauma Response Team.
Communicates with the family and members of the multidisciplinary team to identify health care needs and changes in patient statue.
Utilizes appropriate resources for referral or consultations.
Keeps up to date in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) National scope of practice by utilizing current EMS and healthcare literature for information and problem solving.
Demonstrates knowledge of pertinent aspects and competency with protocols related to the use of chemical disinfection high level disinfection and sterilization if required as part of the responsibilities of the role.
Assist with the education and training of EMT students registered nurses medical students residents and other trainees.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school graduate required Associate or bachelors degree preferred.
Graduate of IDPH or NREMT-P approved Paramedic program.
Minimum of two years experience in Emergency Medical Services or Hospital Emergency Department setting.
Illinois Department of Public Health EMT-P Certification required.
Employee must submit a letter of good standing from an Illinois Department of Public Health IDPH approved EMS system.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications must be obtained within 1 year of start date.
Pediatric Education for Pre-hospital Professionals(PEPP) Advanced Pediatric Life Support (APLS) Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP/NALS) Pediatric Pre-hospital Basic or Advanced Trauma Life Support (BTLS/PHTLS) are recommended.
Education
High School Diploma/GED (Required)Pay Range
$24.00-$39.24 HourlyAt Lurie Childrens we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity reflecting individual contributions experience and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions.In addition to base salary Lurie Childrens offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees leadership incentivesfor select roles health and retirement benefits and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation consult your recruiter or click the followinglink to learn more about our benefits.
Benefit Statement
For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:
Medical dental and vision insurance
Employer paid group term life and disability
Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
403(b) with a 5% employer match
Various voluntary benefits:
Supplemental Life AD&D and Disability
Critical Illness Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
Tuition assistance
Student loan servicing and support
Adoption benefits
Backup Childcare and Eldercare
Employee Assistance Program and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
Discount on services at Lurie Childrens facilities
Discount purchasing program
Theres a Place for You with Us
At Lurie Childrens we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds skills and viewpoints recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly appreciate differences and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.
Lurie Childrens and its affiliatesare equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression religion national origin ancestry age disability marital status pregnancy protected veteran status order of protection status protected genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Employment Type
Full-Time
