EMERGENCY RESPONSE TECHNICIAN- CERMAK Job Number: 00123405
Job Posting: Jul 10, 2019, 10:45:41 PM Closing Date: Jul 25, 2019, 4:59:00 AM Full-time Shift Start Time: 3:00 P.M. Shift End Time: 11:00 P.M.
Collective Bargaining Unit: SEIU Local 73 Posting Salary: $26.433 HOURLY
Organization: Health and Hospital Systems
LOCATION: Cermak Health Services, 2800 S. California Ave., Chicago, IL / DIVISION VI
SHIFT : 3:00PM- 11:00PM
JOB SUMMARY UNION - SEIU
As a first responder to emergencies in accordance with protocols, within the Cook County Department of Corrections (CCDOC)/Criminal Courts Building Complex and the Department of Community Supervision and Intervention (DCSI). Utilizes Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) skills as well as other technical skills to evaluate, triage and stabilize patients. Observes detainees for health problems, intervenes and reports clinical information to Physician, Physician Assistant (PA) or Registered Nurse (RN).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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High School diploma or G.E.D. Certificate is required. (Must provide proof at time of interview.)
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Must be 21 years of age at time of application filing. (Must provide proof at time of interview.)
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Must possess a valid driver's license. (Must provide license at time of interview.)
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Must possess current CPR and ACLS certifications. (Must provide proof at time of interview.)
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Must be licensed as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) in the state of Illinois. (Must provide proof at time of interview.)
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Must possess two (2) years full-time work experience as an emergency medical technician or providing emergency medical care, required.
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Must possess competency in Phlebotomy, required.
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Must possess competency in Microsoft Excel, required . (Testing may be required).
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Must possess experience in sterilization procedures, required.
VETERAN PREFERENCE
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When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service
To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must :
- Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
- Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, "Are you a Military Veteran?"
- Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable
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If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference
VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER'S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.
BENEFITS PACKAGE
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Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
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Basic Term Life Insurance
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Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program
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Employee Assistance Program
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Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
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You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/
MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.
Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.
*Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.
*CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.
COOK COUNTY HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
