Debra Bartecki

• Assistant to the Assistant Deputy Fire Commissioner of EMS. Assists with development of field training drills, in-service training records, and preparation of other EMS operational drills. Assist with the process of collecting, retrieving, and organizing data from a variety of sources and preparing reports and presentations as needed for monthly and annual reports. Serves as a liaison for the EMS Division within CFD and in addressing questions from the public and other agencies.
• • Maintain a journal of their daily training activities.
• • Respond as requested with the District Chief of EMS to mass casualty incidents.
• • Serve as the liaison with hospital personnel and other agencies to record and address medical complaints.
• • Collaborate with manpower central at the direction of the District Chief to ensure and make recommendations regarding staffing issues.
• • Maintain thorough knowledge of Department Policies and Procedures.
• • Maintain thorough knowledge of EMS Region XI Protocols and Policies.
• • Maintain thorough knowledge of Department EMS Equipment.
• • Maintain proper knowledge of Mass Casualty equipment and proper deployment.
• • Prepare reports and correspondence related to the EMS Division.
• • Provide individual and group instruction by means of demonstration, sketches, explanations, and visual aids.
• • Create and implements lesson plans.
• • Create and maintain EMS records.
• • Perform all job duties of respective career service title.
• • Remain flexible to meet changing needs of the EMS Division.
• • Attend monthly EMS training "roll-outs".
• • Communicate professionally as authorized with the public.
• • Manage voice, written, phone and email communications on behalf of the District Chief of EMS/ADFC of EMS.
• • Coordinate mitigation of complaints through the District Chief of EMS.
• • Assist the District Chief of EMS in preparation and maintenance of disciplinary files.
• • Mitigate questions and concerns regarding EMS from the public, hospital staff and partner agencies.
• • Prepare annual reports regarding mission, goals, and accomplishments of the EMS Division.
• • Assist the District Chief of EMS in coordinating special events and training exercises.
• • Liaison as required with internal and external divisions/agencies.

• Be responsible for correct and timely performance of assigned house duties as directed by the Paramedic Officer. Develop and maintain thorough knowledge of current departmental policies and procedures, all applicable sections of the Illinois E.M.S. Act, and applicable portions of the Illinois Department of Public Health regulations pursuant to said Act, as well as, current Standing Medical Orders and The Chicago E. M.S. System Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Maintain himself/herself physically and mentally fit to perform any and all normally assigned duties at all times.
• Represent the Department in such a manner as to reflect favorably in the public's view and preserve the highest degree of confidence in the FIRE/EMS Service
• Maintain certification as an EMT-P within the State of Illinois. Hold and maintain a valid State of Illinois Drivers License appropriate to operate an ambulance.
• Acquire and maintain thorough knowledge of the locations of emergency departments, adult and pediatric trauma centers and other specialty care centers, such as: burn units, decompression chamber units, etc.-, identified in the participating hospital list.
• Inspect the physical appearance and operational condition of the ambulance apparatus and perform all operator maintenance to include: batteries, oil level, transmission fluid level, coolant system, fuel supply, tires, all lights and siren, brakes, steering system, electrical system, heat, A/C, and exhaust system at the beginning and as often as may be necessary during his/her tour of duty.
• Inspect the operational condition of all medical, electronic and communication equipment assigned to the ambulance.
• Inspect the condition and quality of supplies assigned to the ambulance in accordance with the authorized inventory.
• Be responsible for restocking of supplies following each run, or as may be necessary.
• Immediately inform the Paramedic Officer of any deficiencies in the operating condition of the ambulance and/or its related equipment and supplies inventory.
• Be responsible for the safe operation of the ambulance at all times according to Department Order~/Safety Policy, City of Chicago ordinances and State of Illinois traffic laws, with the safety of the patient,· ambulance personnel and the general public as his/her primary concern.
• Be responsible for obtaining and compiling current information necessary for the completion of the monthly motor report. Promptly and completely comply with either the standing Medical Orders, or medical orders issued by any authorized telemetry station.
• Be responsible for any and all duties as directed by the Department's E.M.S. chain of command.
• Perform any and all cleaning activities required to maintain the ambulance apparatus and its equipment in accordance with departmental standards, at the beginning and as often as may be necessary during his/her tour of duty.
• Participate in the maintenance of a floor watch between the hours of 2200 and 0700, as directed by the Paramedic Officer.

• Ensure daily CFD staffing needs based on current Department policies and procedures and current Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Create, modify, distribute, and conduct field training for members on the use of UKG Workforce Telestaff.
• Maintain FSR and EMS overtime lists, furlough/vacation schedules, temporary detail changes, and research union grievances, payroll discrepancies, etc.
• Prepare reports, forms, and perform other administrative tasks for the Fire Commissioner and CFD Command Staff, as needed.
• Be available for overnight and weekend manpower duty, as required.
• Proficiency and practical experience with Microsoft Office, including:
• Microsoft Excel (Formulas, Conditional Formats, Functions, Tables, etc.)
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint

Unlocks and opens the Medical Section office for the day; assists with the daily medical-calls for sworn employees who lay-up; maintains the electronic medical appointment schedule and/or appointment book and schedules medical appointments per the Medical Section's procedure; prepares charts for upcoming appointments; ensures paperwork is completed accurately and in its entirety by members; collects and timestamps paperwork turned in by members; ensures charts are prepared as per the current medical section procedure for order of being seen; files medical documents and pulls medical files as required by the Chief of Medical; maintains confidentiality of medical records in the section; processes injury on duty claims (IOD) by forwarding them to the City Council Finance Committee; answers the telephone; prepares simple reports on the Medical Section's activities; communicates effectively with Manpower; ensures adequate office supplies for the Medical Section; and performs any other tasks as assigned and all job duties of their respective career service title.

• Knowledge of basic clerical functions such as filing, answering the telephone and maintaining a medical appointment book and electronic schedule

. • Knowledge of current department schedules and furloughs for EMS and FSR and how they apply to medical appointments.

• Knowledge of the Department's policies, rules and procedures related to medical lay-up for sworn employees.

• Basic knowledge of HIPAA.

• Ability to answer the phone courteously.

• Ability to file and pull documents from medical files.

• Ability to ensure confidentiality of medical records.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Basic computer skills

• Knowledge and ability to use Adobe, Excel, Word.

• Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
• Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
• Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
• Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly and transferred to laboratory for testing.
• Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices.
• Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
• Carried out phlebotomy procedures and watched for adverse reactions.
• Measured vital statistics, collected specimens for lab analysis and recorded data in appropriate medical records.
• Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher or bed to other units.
• Applied orthopedic devices like traction and OCL splints.
• Facilitated transfer of patients throughout medical facility and between departments.
• Liaised between nurses, physicians, patients, and visitors.
• Decontaminated and sanitized all equipment, instruments and supplies.
• Utilized hospital beds and wheelchairs to transport patients throughout hospital.

• Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
• Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
• Delegated life-saving tasks to provide comprehensive treatment to triaged patients in emergency situations.
• Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
• Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
• Communicated with medical professionals in medical terms to relay patient needs and maintain accuracy.
• Triaged injuries by communicating with patients, bystanders and family members, and identified appropriate medical facility for transport.
• Communicated with treatment center personnel and dispatchers to provide information about situation, arrange reception of victims and receive instructions for further treatment.
• Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
• Performed intubations to secure airway in patients under respiratory and cardiac arrest.
• Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
• Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
• Dispatch 911 calls for multiple municipalities.
• Participate in evaluation of practical exams at Ingalls Memorial Hospital EMT and Paramedic training classes.