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Carle Health Hiring for EMT – Arrow Champaign hour shift at Champaign, IL Full Time
Job Description
Position Summary:
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.
Qualifications:
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
None Required
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Emergency Medical Tech (EMT) License Illinois upon hire and Driver’s License upon hire and Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days and National Incident Mgmt System (NIMS) 100 within 6 months and National Incident Mgmt System (NIMS) 200 within 6 months and National Incident Mgmt System (NIMS) 700 within 6 months and National Incident Mgmt System (NIMS) 800 within 6 months and Hazardous Materials Awareness Certification within 6 months and Emergency Response to Terrorism (ERT) Certification within 6 months and
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Two (2) years driving experience
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
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.
- Manages care of patients during transport to the hospital.
- Assess blood glucose and provide treatment if necessary
- Performs CPR and uses an AED
- Controls hemorrhage. Applies bandages and dressings.
- Assess for breathing difficulties and applies oxygen when needed.
- Assist in childbirth
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. | For more information: [email protected].
Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted.
