Day EMT Basic

Life Ambulance Network; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off (PTO)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K match

Tuition reimbursement

Uniforms

On-site continuing education

Collaborative culture

Job summary

LifeLine is seeking EMTs to respond to emergency calls, provide basic emergency medical care, and transport patients to hospital facilities. The role requires calm, professional conduct under stress, and the ability to transfer patients to stretchers and maintain care during transport.

Illinois EMT-Basic licensure is required for interview, along with CPR certification, a valid driver’s license, and successful CNEMS entry process completion. Orientation may take up to 3 days.

Qualifications

• Illinois Licensure as Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)-Basic required for interview.
• Must be 18 years 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 3-day orientation class.
• Ability to lift/push/pull at least 150+ lbs.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency calls and provide basic EMT care.
• Transport patients to medical facilities and continue care during transport.
• Maintain composure in extremely stressful situations and assess medical conditions.
• Safely transfer patients onto stretchers and assist in lifting.

Skills

Calm under pressure

BLS proficiency

Driving with clean record

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Illinois EMT-Basic license

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

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 3-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.