Night EMT Basic

Apploi; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO & overtime opportunities

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K

Job summary

LifeLine is seeking EMTs in Illinois. The role requires Illinois Licensure as EMT-Basic, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid driver’s license. You must be able to lift 150+ lbs and pass a background check, with orientation provided.

We offer competitive pay, PTO, overtime opportunities, and a range of elective medical benefits. Join a family culture that supports open communication and ongoing EMS career development.

Qualifications

• Illinois Licensure as Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)-Basic is required for interview.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid Driver’s License with a good driving record.
• Ability to lift/push/pull at least 150+ lbs.
• Consent to a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency calls and provide basic emergency medical care.
• Transport patients to medical facilities and continue to provide care during transport.
• Maintain composure in stressful situations to assess medical needs and administer lifesaving procedures as trained.

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.