EMT - PRN

Horizon Health; Paris (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Health in Paris, IL is seeking a skilled Emergency Medical Technician to respond to emergency calls and transport patients to medical facilities. The EMT will operate ambulances, perform basic life support, and maintain all required certifications and documentation.

The role requires an Illinois EMT license (or NREMT with reciprocal licensing) and current BLS/CPR certification. Pay ranges from $15.25/hour to $20.98/hour, based on experience, with a competitive benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or Equivalent is required.
• Current licensure as EMT in IL or NREMT certification with reciprocal licensure on hire.
• Current BLS/CPR certification via the American Heart Association (AHA).

Responsibilities

• Provides pre-hospital basic life support care, from initial contact to handoff at the receiving facility, with thorough documentation.
• Maintains licensure, certifications, continuing education, driver’s license and safety training records.
• Maintains ambulance equipment, supplies, cleanliness, and readiness for rapid response to transport requests.
• Works collaboratively with EMS partners, hospitals, and public safety teams to ensure patient care continuity.

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Emergency Medical Technician Licensure (Illinois or NREMT)

Current BLS/CPR Certification (AHA)

Job description

Horizon Healthis a Critical Access, Rural Health Facility comprised of 25-inpatient beds located in Paris, IL & a multitude of outpatient clinic settings including Family Practice and Specialty Clinics in Paris and surrounding cities. We have been serving residents of Edgar County since 1968 though community education, emergency services, and outpatient care. As we continue to expand our services & locations, our community has grown far beyond Paris. Our rich history and strong community support pave the way for the future of healthcare as we serve you—our family, friends, and neighbors.

Position Summary:

Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) respond to emergency calls to provide prompt and efficient care for the critically ill and injured, and to transport the patient to a medical facility. After being dispatched by either private line request, or our 9-1-1 Center, the EMT operates the ambulance to the address or location given, using the most expeditious route, depending on traffic and weather conditions. The EMT must observe all traffic ordinances and regulations concerning the operation of emergency vehicles.

Essential Functions (Responsibilities/Accountabilities):

• Provides pre-hospital basic life support care, from the initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility, maintains thorough patient care documentation.
  • Practices within his/her scope of practice as defined by state regulations and the Carle Regional EMS System Protocol (CREMS)
  • Maintains competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills by participating in ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences. Communicates educational needs to the manager or Education Coordinator.
  • Maintains documentation of required licensure, certifications, continuing education, drivers license and safety training, OSHA and HIPAA training, clinical rotations, and advanced procedures.
  • Knowledgeable in use and routine maintenance of all equipment and supplies used. Responsible for reporting medical equipment failures and taking initial steps to ensure repair of equipment as directed. Maintains adequate supplies onboard ambulances to deliver patient care. Keeps ambulance clean and orderly to ensure rapid response to all transport requests.
  • Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public.
  • Participates in patient and referring institution follow-up.
  • Participates in planned public relations and marketing, along with education activities.
  • Functions as a medical team member.
  • Completes necessary documentation. Complies with safety standards to assure safety of self, medical personnel, patient, and equipment.
  • Performs skills and procedures commensurate with level of licensure, and as approved by Medical Director(s)
  • Serves as a role model, educator and clinical resource.
  • Acts as a preceptor and/or participates in orientation of new employees and students as assigned.
  • Participates in continuing and outreach education programs.
  • Participates regularly in departmental activities, projects, and committees.
  • Attends and participates in meetings according to established departmental guidelines.
  • Participates in departmental quality improvement activities as assigned.
  • Undertakes and maintains projects assigned
  • Other duties as assigned.

The responsibilities listed above are not all-inclusive; other activities may be required in support of the hospital’s goals and objectives.

Position Requirements:

• High School Graduate or Equivalent
• Current Licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician in the State of Illinois, or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Certification with the expectation that reciprocal licensure will be obtained upon hire.
• Current BLS/CPR Certification via the American Heart Association (AHA)

Pay Rate:

Pay ranges from $15.250/hour to $20.979/hour (rate of pay is based on applicable years of experience)

Horizon Health is committed to caring not only for our patients, but for our staff as well. We offer you an extensive total compensation and benefits package. As an employee of Horizon Health, your benefits include a competitive salary, medical, dental and vision insurance, Employee 403(b), health savings account with Company match, as well as Vacation, Sick and Paid Holidays.