Emergency Medical Technician

Alton Memorial Hospital is seeking a motivated and compassionate Full-Time EMT to support patient care operations. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to gain hands-on clinical experience in a supportive healthcare environment.

About The Role

Since 1937, Alton Memorial Hospital has cared for residents in Alton, Illinois, and the surrounding communities in a five-county area. Starting as a land gift to the community from the Smith family, Alton Memorial today is a full-service acute care hospital. Alton Memorial offers patients a variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including surgery services, medical imaging, interventional and diagnostic heart services, cancer care, rehabilitation, 24-hour emergency care, ambulance services and more.

The EMS department is comprised of 51 employees that staff 6 ALS units to cover a 300 square mile area in the riverbend. We have a fleet of 11 ambulances and 1 command unit. We are the primary 911 units for multiple communities and offer a variety of services to all of our patients and families. We live by the words 'To heal often, to comfort always.'

Schedule

• Full-Time Days
• Rotating schedule every 2 weeks: 5am-5pm and 6:30am-6:30pm
• Every other weekend rotation
• 12-hour shifts

Pay

$2,500 Sign-On Bonus

Responsibilities

• Supports and assists with the delivery of patient care, under the direction of the RN or Paramedic.
• Assists with the maintenance and cleaning of patient care and medical equipment.
• Performs routine equipment function tests and calibrations.
• Assists with the inventory of supplies and equipment ensuring adequate supply levels.

Role Purpose

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is responsible for emergency medical care in the pre-hospital environment. Works under on-line and off-line medical control providing basic life support. Provides direct patient care under the supervision of the RN in the Emergency Department or Paramedic.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• No prior experience required
• Class D (IL) or Class E (MO) EMT certification - applicable state

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time
• Adoption assistance

Not all benefits apply to all jobs.