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City of Chicago Emergency Medical Technician in Chicago, Illinois
411195BR
Auto req ID:
411195BR
Company:
City of Chicago
Job Code:
EMTParamedic EMTParamedic
Job Description:
ROLE SUMMARY
The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) is seeking motivated and compassionate individuals to join the Behavioral Health team as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). An EMT with the Behavioral Health team provides care to patients at locations in the community such as on the street, train platforms or bus stops, private residences, community centers, and other locations in the community. The EMT partners with other behavioral health first responders to respond to persons experiencing a crisis or problem related to unmet mental health, substance use, physical health, or social needs. The EMTs may also need to provide basic life support care to patients in an emergency or crisis situation, including the use of basic medical equipment. An EMT has the skills to assess a patient’s condition and to stabilize emergencies such as those related to respiratory, cardiac, or trauma incidents. CDPH’s behavioral health response will continue to evolve and EMTs must have the ability and capacity to evolve with our system. In addition, EMTs will utilize a patient-centered approach to care and understand social circumstances that impact patient presentations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Respond, in collaboration with other team members, to 911 calls and other crisis lifelines with an identified behavioral health component and provide crisis assessment, crisis intervention, de- escalation, safety planning, referrals, and linkage to care services for residents.
Interact and collaborate with public safety departments and first responders to “assist” requests from the Chicago Police Department (CPD) and Chicago Fire Department (CFD) as well as contacting CFD for medical emergencies.
Conduct proactive outreach to individuals experiencing homelessness, serious mental illness, substance use disorders, and co-occurring disorders who may have unaddressed behavioral health or social service needs.
Deliver services that are compassionate, trauma- informed, and attentive to the particular needs and values of each patient.
Perform patient care assessments and maintain accurate and timely clinical medical records consistent with CDPH, Region 11, and City of Chicago standards.
Assess vital signs (e.g., blood pressure, heart rate, respirations, pulse oximetry)
Provides basic prehospital medical care to patient.
Navigate the Chicago area healthcare system including appropriate transport of patients to mental health facilities, emergency departments, and alternate destinations for further stabilization.
Operate and maintain City vehicles for emergency response and day to day operations
Participate in team and departmental meetings, in-services, and supervisory sessions as required.
NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class.
Position Title:
Emergency Medical Technician
Job Category:
Medical
Minimum Education Required:
High School/GED
Certificates/Security Clearances/Other:
THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE
Location: 1920 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.
The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.
City*:
Chicago
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities:
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training, and Experience: High School Diploma or GED Certification
Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications
Current certification as an Emergency Medical Technician
18 years of age or older
A valid State of Illinois Driver’s License
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Previous experience as an EMT or other healthcare professional
Previous experience providing services to persons experiencing a mental health or substance related crisis
Experience working in a high-stress environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Empathetic and compassionate patient-centered approach to interactions
Effectiveness, versatility and action-oriented mindset
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
NOTE: Credentialing under Region 11, Chicago EMS Systems including EMS System Entry and all required EMS Continuing Education updates for maintenance once hired
WORKING CONDITIONS
General office environment
Public safety work environment
Ability to work flexible on-call hours may be required; hours are subject to change based on program needs
Must be comfortable responding to calls in communities across the city
EQUIPMENT
Standard office equipment (e.g., telephone, printer, photocopier, fax machine, calculator)
Computers and peripheral equipment (e.g., computer, modems)
Two-way radios
Emergency Medical Service equipment
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to use EMT medical equipment and supplies including automated extended defibrillator equipment
Must be comfortable bending, lifting, and kneeling over the course of the shift
Ability to operate automotive vehicles and associated equipment
KNOWLEDGE
Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and guidelines
Departmental orders and other written policies and procedures (e.g. General Orders and addenda, Special Directives, Memoranda, SOPs, and Labor agreements of the Chicago Department of Public Health)
Department response levels, chain of command, and incident command procedures at emergency incidents
EMT scope of practice including Region 11 EMS Protocols, Policies, and Procedures
Some knowledge of:
Management and supervisory methods, practices, and procedures
Geographical locations in the City
Public safety principles and practices
Knowledge of applicable City and department policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
State*:
Illinois