LOCATION: Cermak Health Services, 2800 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608 (Department of Corrections)
DEPARTMENT: Patient Care Services - RTU Division 8
JOB TITLE: Correctional Medical Technician III

JOB SUMMARY UNION MEMBERS - SEIU 73

The Correctional Medical Technician III, under the general supervision of a Correctional Medical Technician V, performs a wide range of patient care tasks and emergency responses, in accordance with prescribed protocol, throughout service areas under the jurisdiction of Cermak Health Services, serving the detainees in the Cook County Department of Corrections and Department of Community Supervision and Intervention (CCDOC/DCSI). Utilizes technical skills, expertise, and sound judgment to evaluate medical emergencies and conditions of detainees: Communicates patient care issues to clinical staff. Delivers over the counter (OTC) medications and therapeutic packs of prescribed medication to detainees. Observes detainees for health problems and intervenes or reports clinical information to physician, physician assistant {PA) or registered nurses (RN). Performs recordkeeping according to department policy.

TYPICAL DUTIES

• Performs a variety of clinical and health care provider tasks throughout the Cook County Department of Corrections, utilizing a wide range of knowledge, skills and abilities acquired through professional, hands-on experience.
• Assumes primary responsibility for designated tasks requiring sound judgment, discretion, and expertise.
• Acts as first responder to detainee medical emergencies within the Cook County Department of Corrections (CCDOC)/Criminal Courts Building Complex and the Department of Community Supervision and Intervention (DCSI).
• Performs screening of detainees during the medical intake process by completing the Medical Intake Record for the purpose of obtaining relevant medical and dental information such as medical history, allergies, gross dental conditions, social habits and identifying body marks; takes/records vital signs, takes/records height/weight; and performs venipuncture.
• Assists the PA in further medical evaluation of the detainees.
• Performs accuchecks and electrocardiogram (EKG) tracings under the supervision of a physician.
• Assists in maintaining a clean and sanitary environment for patients, staff and others by changing exam paper between patient visits, maintaining equipment, and by ensuring exam rooms are properly cleaned and physically suitable for patient services. Maintains various logs (blood pressure, bandage change, asthma, first aid kit, etc.)
• Delivers pre-packaged pharmaceutical items and OTC medications to detainees, specimens to the lab and various records to the appropriate place.
• Makes rounds on tiers and observes detainees for potential healthcare needs.
• Transports sick and injured detainees to required healthcare areas by wheelchair, stair chair, gurney, medi-car or ambulance.
• Participates in continuing medical education and in-service training sessions.
• Monitors medical equipment to ensure it is operating properly. Orders supplies and over-the-counter medication and maintains par stock levels.
• Replenishes First Aid Kit items and supplies in clinical areas.
• Assumes responsibility for completing twelve (12) hours of education-annually.
• Presents a professional appearance in attitude, dress, communication and grooming.
• Assists in the orientation of new employees.
• Inspects emergency equipment and supplies daily, according to policy and reports problems to supervisor.
• Demonstrates accountability through maintenance and compliance with CPR and licensure.
• Demonstrates compliance with mandatory certification programs for Fire, Safety and Infection Control and other mandatory offerings.
• Assist patients with access to healthcare.
• Observe patients for potential healthcare needs, intervenes and communicate appropriately.
• Complies with existing security (CCDOC), Department and facility policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.
• The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.