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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: 0.900000

Shift: Nights

Location: Riverside Medical Center

Summary:

• 1 year of experience as a CNA or EMT-B
  

• Qualify in one of the following: certified as a CNA, CMA, or current certification as EMT-B
• BLS certification required and kept current
  

Responsibilities:

• Answers patient call lights.
• A nswers telephones and directs appropriately.
• K nowledge of trauma protocol for level I and II regarding calls necessary to notify trauma team members and required documentation.
• N otifies ED registration upon squad arrival/patient admit.
• P ages physicians/ancillary services as needed.
• P articipation in Performance Improvement Activities including point of care testing QI; proficiency in all point of care testing.
• P erforms 12 lead EKG.
• P repares patient for RN/physician assessment by obtaining vital signs, assisting patient into gown, performing pulse ox, orthostatics, etc.
• P repping and transporting instruments to sterile processing daily.
• S tocking rooms during each shift.
• R ecords all pertinent patient information into computer system.
• F amiliar with discharge/transfer requirements, scanning records into EPIC.
• R esponds to emergency codes.
• S et up of suture/procedure trays, wound cleansing/irrigation, removal of simple sutures.
• S plint/immobilizers/crutch training.
• T ransportation of patients without cardiac monitor to x-ray, nursing units via assisted ambulation cart and/or wheelchair.
• U tilizes safety restraints appropriately and is familiar with required documentation to assist the RN with monitoring departments.
• V isual acuity, patient exams.

• If licensed as an EMT, administers nebulizer treatments when ordered.
  

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:

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 60 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 75 lbs: Not Required
Up to 100 lbs: Not Required
Over 100 lbs: Not Required

Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:
Sit: 30
Twist: 15
Stand: 60
Crawl: 0
Walk: 15
Kneel: 1
Lift: 5
Drive: 0
Squat: 5
Climb: 1
Bend: 15
Reach above shoulders: 5

Special Hazards : Radiation, Chemical, Explosive - Chemical-work with patients receiving chemotherapy. Explosive - oxygen. Radiation - cesium implants and radioactive iodine therapy.
Protective Clothing Required: Latex gloves, disposable gowns, masks, hepa masks for TB.