EMT-B

What does it mean to be a team member at Iroquois Memorial Hospital? It means that the patient is truly at the center of everything we do. It means that the quest for excellence is not just a goal, but a given. It means building an environment where our providers and our employees can deliver the best in healthcare. It also means that each employee or volunteer is vital to the healing process, because we can only achieve the extraordinary together. 

IMH offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and great work environment. If this sounds like a role that might be a good fit for you, please apply today and let’s talk more about this opportunity.  

Job Title:  EMT-Basic

Department: Ambulance

Status: PRN 

Schedule: 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am

Summary/Objective

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function as well as the ability to meet the values based competencies, core behavioral competencies, and performance outcomes required for this position. 

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provider of age specific (all age groups) pre-hospital care at the basic level, assisting paramedic partner.
• Operations of ambulance and assistance with all equipment; 
• Light housekeeping at the stations.
• Liaison between patient/significant other and hospital staff.
• Follow the Policy/Procedures of the Ambulance Department.
• Other duties assigned by Director or Team Leader.

Education/Experience Requirements

• Graduate of basic EMT program.  Must be at least 21 years of age and have 5 years of driving experience with a clean MVR.  Experience in emergency driving situations desired.

Licenses/Certifications

• Valid and current Illinois driver’s license
• Illinois State Certified EMT-Basic license

• BLS Healthcare Provider CPR card

• ACLS and PALS certification within 90 days of hire date.

• ITLS certification within 1 year of hire date.

• Complies with continuing education requirements as set forth by the EMS system and the State of Illinois.                                                                                                  

• Meet and maintain physical ability to perform EMS/Rescue operations.

Benefits

• 401K
• Paid Time Off

Iroquois Memorial Hospital is a 25 bed hospital located in Watseka, Illinois. The hospital facility is comprised of clinical and diagnostic services which are dedicated to providing high quality health care services to the community. These services include but are not limited to an Emergency Room, full service OR suites, an inpatient care unit, therapy services, advanced medical imaging, Home Health, and Hospice Care. The hospital operates rural health clinics in Watseka, IL, Gilman, IL, Milford, IL, Saint Anne, IL and Kentland, IN. The hospital also operates a skilled nursing facility, Iroquois Resident Home, which is attached to the hospital property.