Night EMT Basic

Life Ambulance Network; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid Time Off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K

Uniforms

On-site continuing education

Family culture

Job summary

LifeLine is seeking an EMT-B to respond to emergency calls, provide basic life support, and transport patients to facilities while continuing patient care.

The role requires Illinois EMT-B licensure, current CPR, and the ability to lift 150+ lbs. Competitive pay, benefits, and ongoing on-site education are included.

Qualifications

• Must hold Illinois EMT-B license
• Must have current CPR card
• Ability to lift/push/pull 150+ lbs.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency calls and provide Basic Life Support.
• Transport patients to medical facilities and continue care.
• Maintain calm, professional demeanor in high-stress situations.

Skills

EMT-B Certification

Patient care

Lift 150 lbs

Education

Illinois EMT-B License

CPR Certification

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 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
• 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.