EMT Jobs in Illinois

Overview:

The Arrow EMT responds to emergency and non-emergency ambulance requests. Has assigned daily and weekly duties, such as cleaning of ambulances and equipment, to complete during work hours.

Responsibilities:

- A working knowledge of the EMS system.
- Ability to work under the direction of a paramedic in a patient care setting.
- Prior to functioning as a licensed EMS provider, applicants must test into the Carle Regional EMS System, which may include a written exam and a skills assessment.
- A letter of good standing from the most recent EMS system worked must also be provided. In cases where an individual does not have prior EMS experience, the letter requirement will be waived.

Essential Functions:

- Responds to emergency calls to provide efficient and immediate care to the ill and injured.
- Checks and monitors ambulance readiness.
- Clearly communicates crew and vehicle position at all times.
- Cleans ambulances, utility vehicles, and crews quarters daily.
- Provides direction to EMT's while on ambulance calls.
- Transports patients in wheel chair van when needed.

Qualifications

- Emergency Medical Tech (EMT) License Illinois Upon Hire
- Driver's License Upon Hire
- National Incident Mgmt System (NIMS) 200 within 6 Months
- National Incident Mgmt System (NIMS) 700 within 6 Months
- National Incident Mgmt System (NIMS) 800 within 6 Months
- Hazardous Materials Awareness Certification within 6 Months
- Emergency Response to Terrorism (ERT) Certification within 6 Months

Carle Health Company Overview:

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities.

Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Salary Range:

The compensation range for this position is $16.52 per hour - $26.76 per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers.