Emergency Medical Technician

Memorial Health; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) match

Health insurance

Job summary

Memorial Health in Springfield Memorial Hospital is seeking a patient care technician for full-time night shifts, including every 3rd weekend. You will assist in patient care under supervision, take vital signs, and collect samples while adhering to hospital policies.

Eligible candidates include CNAs, nursing students with clinical experience, Medical Assistants, EMTs, or health sciences students. CPR certification is required, and prior patient care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• CNA or enrollment in nursing school with one clinical semester completed.
• Completion of Medical Assistant program or EMT certification.
• Enrolled in a health sciences bachelor's program (pre-med/biology/chemistry).
• Completion of 6 months as patient safety monitor within the ED.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivery of patient care under supervision.
• Obtain vital signs and collect blood, stool, urine and other samples.
• Follow department and Memorial Medical Center policies and procedures.
• Maintain legible, accurate documentation.

Skills

CPR certification

Patient care

Medical documentation

Night shift readiness

Education

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)

Nursing student with one semester of clinical

Medical Assistant program

EMT (B, I, or P) certificate

Bachelor's in health sciences (pre-med/biology/chemistry)

6 months as patient safety monitor in ED

Job description

Focused on the Future of Care We're looking for talented, passionate healthcare professionals to join the team at Memorial Health as we build the future of healthcare. If you're ready to be part of a transformative organization that puts people first, take a look at what we have to offer.

Position Type

On-site

Job Description Summary

Full time Night shift Every 3rd weekend

Job Description

The Technician operates within Springfield Memorial Hospital and Divisional and Departmental mission, philosophy, goals and objectives. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse or a Licensed Physician/Mid-Level provider, assists in the delivery of care to patients. Performs a variety of tasks which include, but are not limited to, obtaining vital signs, collecting blood, stool, urine and other samples from patients. These tasks and duties are performed in accordance with both the established values and policies and procedures of the Department and Memorial Medical Center.

Education

High school diploma or GED preferredOne of the following required: Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA); Enrollment in nursing school with one (1) semester of clinical completed Completion of Medical Assistant program; Illinois Department of Public Health EMT (B, I, or P) certificate or National Registry EMT (NREMT) Enrolled in Bachelor's degree program with a focus on health sciences (Pre-med, biology, chemistry) Completion of 6 months as a patient safety monitor within the ED

Licensure/Certification/Registry

Demonstration of the ability to perform adequate CPR with a current CPR card.

Experience

Prior experience with patient care preferred

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

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

Pay Transparency

$16.77 - $25.99 Additional compensation in the form(s) of participation in our annual incentive program are dependent on role. Pay is based on factors such as work experience, education, certification(s), training, skills, and competencies related to the role.

Benefits

Memorial Health also offers a comprehensive benefits plan, which includes paid time off, 401(k) match, and health/ dental/ vision insurance options. All benefits can be found at https://jobs.memorial.health/about/benefits/

Accommodation

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application or participate in the hiring process, please contact [e-mail]. Requests will be handled confidentially.