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At Riverside, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you’re part of making sure our organization is running optimally and safely, helping keep the community healthy. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to succeed in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as a team. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!

FTE: 1.000000

Shift: Varies

Location: Atrium

Summary:

• High School diploma or equivalent required, Associate degree preferred
• Excellent verbal and writing skills
• Ability to organize
• Familiartiy 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-Paramedic
• Valid Illinois Driver's License
• Evidence of 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
• Certificate in Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred
• Certificate in Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred
• Certificate in Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support preferred
  

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 /customers .
• Is respectful and courteous to fellow team members.
• Provides patient care in a positive manner working as a team to better the patient outcomes.
• Responds to calls in a timely basis
  

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 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.

Average Hours per Week: 56

Shift: Variable for 24 hour coverage

Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:
Sit: 25%
Twist: 5%
Stand: 15%
Crawl: 1%
Walk: 15%
Kneel: 2%
Lift: 10%
Drive: 18%
Squat: 6%
Climb: 3%
Bend: 8%
Reach above shoulders: 1%

The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:
Up to 10 lbs: Frequently
Up to 20 lbs: Frequently
Up to 35 lbs: Frequently
Up to 50 lbs: Frequently
Up to 75 lbs: Frequently
Up to 100 lbs: Frequently
Over 100 lbs: Occasionally

Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.):
Cot and sup-plies to patient-arms length to 20 minutes. Patients, cots 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 bed 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 belongings to ambulance and into house-arms length for several minutes.

Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:
Sit: 240
Twist: 20
Stand: 180
Crawl: 5
Walk: 60
Kneel: 5
Lift: 20
Drive: 240
Squat: 5
Climb: 10
Bend: 15
Reach above shoulders: 20

Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated):
Simple grasp up to 15 lbs. Normal weight: 5-10# frequent
Pushing & pulling Normal weight: 150-300# frequent
Fine Manipulation: Attaching monitor leads, oxygen controls, writing/form completion, opening/closing door latches, IV initiation, drawing and administering medication and intubation.

Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control: Required for driving vehicle. Approximately 15 lbs. for accelerator and up to 65 pounds for brakes.

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.
Protective Clothing Required: Latex gloves, disposable gowns, face shields, eye protection.