Emergency Medical Technician

Springfield Memorial Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) match

Health/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

Springfield Memorial Hospital is seeking a dedicated Technician to support patient care on evenings and nights. The role operates on-site under supervision from a Registered Nurse or physician, performing tasks such as obtaining vital signs and collecting samples while following hospital policies.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma or GED and may have CNA, MA, or EMT credentials; ongoing health-sciences studies are welcome. CPR certification is required.

Qualifications

• CPR certification with current CPR card.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Enrollment in nursing school with at least one semester of clinical completed.
• Completion of Medical Assistant program or EMT (IL/NREMT) certificate or active enrollment in related health sciences degree.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivery of patient care under supervision.
• Obtain vital signs and collect samples (blood, stool, urine).
• Follow department policies and ensure safety and accuracy of procedures.
• Adhere to Memorial Health values and clinical guidelines.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

CPR

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA

Enrollment in nursing school with clinical completed

Completion of Medical Assistant program

EMT certificate (Illinois/ NREMT)

Pre-med / biology / chemistry coursework

Experience 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.