Day EMT Basic
About the role
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, continuing to give care as necessary during transport. EMTs must always perform their duties in a calm, reassuring, and efficient manner. They must maintain composure in extremely stressful situations to assess medical conditions and perform emergency lifesaving procedures according to their training. EMTs must also safely transfer patients onto a stretcher, lift, and carry it into the ambulance when transport to a hospital is required.
Requirements
- Illinois Licensure as Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)-Basic (required for interview)
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- High School Diploma or GED
- 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, or pull at least 150+ lbs
Preferred Qualifications
- PHTLS Certificate
- ITLS Certificate
- National Registry Certification
Benefits
- Competitive pay (based on years licensed)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Overtime opportunities
- A variety of elective benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 401K
- Tuition reimbursement
- Uniforms provided
- On-site continuing education
- Family culture based on open communication
- EMS career advisers