Technician EMT, Hospital at Home Part Time Nights Job at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare, Lake Forest, IL

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  • Northwestern Memorial Healthcare
  • Lake Forest, IL

Job Description



At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description



32 hrs per week / Shift 9p-7a 3 days per week

The Hospital at Home Tech reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Tech provides patient care within their defined scope of practice that includes patient care, monitoring and observation, in-home patient assessments, clinical and social screenings, clinical interventions, patient education, and participates in telehealth visits from the patient's home while connecting with the physician or virtual command center via Telehealth.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Works in collaboration with Registered Nurses and other members of the care team in providing direct in-home patient care activities including clinical assessment, obtaining vital signs, assisting patients in need of intervention, and participates in telehealth visits from the patient's home while connecting with the physician or virtual command center via Telehealth.
  • Coordinates equipment and supplies.
  • Documents appropriate assessment, interventions, and other pertinent patient information in a timely manner
  • Identifies, reports, provides care and documents patient problems in collaboration with the physicians, nurses, and the technical staff.
  • Demonstrates the ability to transport patients safely, utilizing transport devices appropriately.
  • Assists physicians, nurses, and technical staff in providing appropriate patient education including the use of appropriate educational materials.
  • The Tech interacts with patients, families, nursing, and a variety of interdisciplinary personnel and possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills, a willingness for collaboration within a multidisciplinary team, and clinical proficiency.
  • Skills that are not approved for this position regardless if individual certification or licensure present:
  1. Medication administration including code drugs
  2. Intubation
  3. Tracheal suctioning
  • Performs other duties as assigned

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Qualifications



Required :

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • American Heart Association BLS certification
  • Illinois Emergency Medical Technician Basic (EMT-B) or Illinois Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic (EMT-P)
  • At point of hire and annually, required to have a valid driver’s license and an annual driving abstract

Preferred :

  • ACLS certification
  • PALS certification
  • Applicants are encouraged to acquire community paramedic certification within 24 months of employment

Additional Information



Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.

Job Tags

Part time, Remote job, Shift work, Night shift, 3 days per week,

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