Day EMT Basic

Life Ambulance Network; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

PTO

Overtime opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Uniforms

On-site continuing education

Family culture and open communication

EMS career advisers

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, 401

Job summary

LifeLine is seeking EMTs in Illinois to perform basic emergency care and patient transport in emergency medical settings. EMTs respond to calls, provide care, and transport patients while maintaining composure in stressful situations.

Requirements include Illinois EMT-B licensure, HS diploma or GED, valid driver's license, CPR, and ability to pass CNEMS... orientation and background check.

Qualifications

• Illinois EMT-B licensure required for interview.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Consent to criminal background check.
• Region XI CNEMS System Entry process must be completed.
• Eligible for up to 4-day orientation class.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency calls and provide basic emergency care.
• Transport patients to medical facilities and continue care during transit.
• Maintain composure and provide lifesaving procedures per training.
• Safely transfer patients onto and into the ambulance as needed.

Education

Illinois Licensure as Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)-Basic

High School Diploma or GED

CPR certification

National Registry Certification

PHTLS Certificate

ITLS Certificate

Job description

Please note: EMT pay scale is based on years licensed

The EMT Opportunity

EMTs are professionally trained to care for the sick or injured in emergency medical settings. EMTs provide basic emergency and non-emergency paramedical care to the ill and injured. People’s lives often depend on EMTs quick reaction and competent care. EMTs respond to emergency calls, performing medical services and transporting patients to medical facilities and continue to give care as necessary during the transport of the patient to the hospital.

EMTs must always perform their duties in a calm, reassuring and efficient manner. They must be able to maintain their composure in extremely stressful situations in order to assess medical situations and perform emergency lifesaving procedures according to the methods in which EMTs received training.

EMTs must also be able to safely transfer a patient onto and lift and carry a stretcher into the ambulance in the event the patient needs to go to the hospital.

Requirements

What you need to succeed

Illinois Licensure as Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)-Basic (Required for interview)

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Illinois Licensure as Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)-Basic
• Valid Driver’s License with a good driving record
• Skills and experience incumbent to function with proficiency at the BLS level of service.
• Must successfully pass Region XI CNEMS System Entry process
• Current CPR card
• Consent to a criminal background check
• Must be available for up to 4-day orientation class
• Ability to lift/push/pull at least 150+ lbs.

Preferred

• PHTLS Certificate
• ITLS Certificate
• National Registry Certification

What we offer

• Competitive Pay, PTO, overtime opportunities
• A variety of elective benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, and 401K
• Tuition reimbursement
• Uniforms
• On-site continuing education
• Family culture based on open communication
• EMS career advisers

LifeLine is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/ Disabled/Veterans.