Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Job Description

The EMT-P serves as an integral member of the Emergency Department care team. As such it is necessary in this position to understand and integrate all aspects of patient care needs for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients while regarding the patient’s growth and development process. 

Unit Information:

45 bed Emergency Department with mixed acuity; includes 4 pods of 10 beds each, 5 resuscitation beds.

Level 1 Trauma Center

Patient population is all age groups, generally 0 days – 21 years.

Staffing mix includes nurses, paramedics, nursing assistants, medical assistants, service representatives, pediatric emergency medicine physicians, pediatricians, and nurse practitioners.

Ancillary Support Staff include Social Work, Child Life, and Interpreting Services.

We value teamwork, a culture of real-time feedback, diversity and inclusion, and freedom to ask questions.

Orientation:

8-10 weeks (first week is hospital orientation)

Orientation will be on all shifts, beginning on day shifts.

Consistency is attempted with preceptors although not guaranteed.

Hands-on experiences/trauma simulations within orientation hours.

Mandatory classes include PALS, ACLS, ENPC, TNCC, Welles training, Level IV PPE training.

Not included – triage training; this is to allow time for learning of Lurie protocols and practices.

Position we are hiring for:

Nightshift (7p-7a shifts) and every other or third weekend.

Staff must remain in current position for at least six months before qualifying for position changes.

Position openings for different start times will be released by the Scheduling Committee based off of unit needs; positions are filled by seniority.

Essential Job Functions:

Evaluates the patient’s progress through continuous observation and assessment of responses to interventions, treatments, and therapies.

Recommends revision in the care plan according to changes in patient needs.

Anticipates impending emergent situations and intervenes effectively.  

Non-Inpatient Emergency Assessment and Response (NEAR) team; respond, assess, and treatment non-inpatients patients utilizing Basic Life Support (BLS) Services, escalating to Advanced Life Support (ACLS) Services or Code Blue as necessary.

Code Blue Team responder. 

 Decontamination Team first responder; will initiate the Decontamination Response Plan as to not delay patient care until the Decontamination Team arrives. 

Serves as an integral member of the Trauma Response Team.

Communicates with the family and members of the multidisciplinary team to identify health care needs and changes in patient statue.

 Utilizes appropriate resources for referral or consultations.

 Keeps up to date in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) National scope of practice by utilizing current EMS and healthcare literature for information and problem solving.

Demonstrates knowledge of pertinent aspects and competency with protocols related to the use of chemical disinfection, high level disinfection, and sterilization if required as part of the responsibilities of the role.

Assist with the education and training of EMT students, registered nurses, medical students, residents and other trainees.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school graduate required, Associate or bachelor's degree preferred.

Graduate of IDPH or NREMT-P approved Paramedic program.

Minimum of two years' experience in Emergency Medical Services or Hospital Emergency Department setting.  

 Illinois Department of Public Health EMT-P Certification required.

Employee must submit a letter of good standing from an Illinois Department of Public Health IDPH approved EMS system.

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), certifications must be obtained within 1 year of start date.

Pediatric Education for Pre-hospital Professionals (PEPP), Advanced Pediatric Life Support (APLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP/NALS), Pediatric Pre-hospital Basic or Advanced Trauma Life Support (BTLS/PHTLS) are recommended.

Education

High School Diploma/GED (Required)

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability

Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

Tuition assistance

Student loan servicing and support

Adoption benefits

Backup Childcare and Eldercare

Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities

Discount purchasing program

There’s a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Children’s we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.  

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers.  We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Support email: candidatesupport@luriechildrens.org