Mobile Stroke Unit Driver EMT Casual Days

Job Description

The Mobile Stroke Unit EMT Driver reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Mobile Stroke Unit EMT Driver is responsible for driving a first response vehicle to acute stroke 911 calls.

Responsibilities:

• Functions as a member of the Mobile Stroke Unit Critical Care transport team and is responsible for the care of critically ill or injured patients with special focus on the stroke patient.
• Adheres to policies, procedures, and standards, within specifications, including time management, supply management, productivity, and accuracy of practice.
• Demonstrates a patient-centered focus in a high stress environment at all times along.
• Demonstrates the ability to establish a rapport with customers; including the ability to create and sustain a positive relationship.
• Ensures the safety of patients and all others functioning in and around the Mobile Stroke Unit.
• Utilizes appropriate safety channels to report safety concerns, and uses tools available to enhance a safe work environment.
• Assists in lifting, carrying and transporting patients.
• Maintains supplies, ensures ambulance and equipment maintenance.
• Annual Competencies of expanded scope of knowledge, equipment, and procedures shall be completed (based upon licensure level).
• Other duties as assigned.

AA/EOE

Qualifications

Required:

• IDPH EMT-Basic license.
• AHA Healthcare Provider BLS.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience driving fire engines, tenders, or trucks.
• Class B non-CDL.

Preferred:

• IDPH EMT-Paramedic license.
• 5 years of fire engineer experience.
• AHA ACLS.
• AHA PALS.
• NAEMT PHTLS.

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.  Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. 

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.