EMT Basic

Life Ambulance Network; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Ambulance Network is seeking dedicated EMT Basics to join our team in Chicago. As an EMT, you will be essential in delivering emergency medical care, ensuring the safety and well-being of patients during transport. Qualified candidates will hold a valid Illinois EMT-Basic license and possess strong patient care skills. Join us in making a difference in the community with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

PTO and overtime opportunities

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401K

Tuition reimbursement

On-site continuing education

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Current CPR card is required.
• Valid Driver's License with a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic emergency and non-emergency paramedical care.
• Respond to emergency calls, performing medical services.
• Safely transfer patients and handle equipment.

Skills

Calmness under pressure

Emergency medical care

Patient transport skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Illinois Licensure as EMT-Basic

Job description

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Life Ambulance Network provided pay range

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Base pay range

$18.50/hr - $22.55/hr

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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