Day EMT Basic

Life Ambulance Network; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO and overtime opportunities

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Uniforms

On-site continuing education

Family culture

Job summary

LifeLine is seeking EMTs to provide essential emergency and non-emergency care. The role requires Illinois EMT-Basic licensure for interview, 18+ age, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid driver’s license with a clean record. A CPR card, background check, and CNEMS process are required, plus willingness for orientation.

The position involves lifting up to 150 lbs, on-site work, and opportunities for tuition reimbursement and benefits as part of the LifeLine team.

Qualifications

• Illinois EMT-Basic licensure is required for interview.
• Must be 18 years of age or older with a high school diploma or GED.
• Valid Driver’s License with a good driving record.
• Current CPR certification.
• Consent to a criminal background check.
• Must pass Region XI CNEMS System Entry process.
• Able to lift/push/pull at least 150 lbs.
• Available for up to 4-day orientation class.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic emergency and non-emergency paramedical care.
• Respond to emergency calls and transport patients to medical facilities.
• Perform emergency lifesaving procedures as trained.

Skills

Lift requirements

Driver's license

CPR certified

Age 18+

CNEMS process

Background check consent

Orientation readiness

Education

Illinois EMT-Basic license

High school diploma or GED

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