Emergency Medical Technician

Job Description EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN Job Number: 3423-CDPH-2024 Description JOB ANNOUNCEMENTEmergency Medical TechnicianDepartment of Public HealthBureau of Behavioral Health – Mental Health ProgramNumber of Positions: 12Starting Salary: $46,656WORKING WITH THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTHMission: To work with communities and partners to create an equitable, safe, resilient and Healthy Chicago. ROLE SUMMARYThe 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.Location: 1920 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60608Days: Monday - FridayHours: 9:30AM – 5:30PM*Due to the nature of this position, this role is expected to work in multiple locations**Hours and days are subject to change based on program needs THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation, Training, and Experience• High School Diploma or GED CertificationLicensure, 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) CertificationPREFERRED 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 teamNOTE: Credentialing under Region 11, Chicago EMS Systems including EMS System Entry and all required EMS Continuing Education updates for maintenance once hiredSELECTION REQUIREMENTSThis position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a writing exercise as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview will be selected.

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 cityEQUIPMENT• 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 equipmentPHYSICAL 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 equipmentKNOWLEDGE• 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 ProceduresSome 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

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The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.City of ChicagoBrandon Johnson, MayorApplications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 4/25/24 Job Posting: Apr 11, 2024, 3:21:35 PM | Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External: Apr 25, 2024, 11:59:00 PMSalary: $46,656 Pay Basis: Yearly