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The Advocate EMS Emergency Medical Technician (hereafter referred to as EMT) works under the supervision of the EMS Director, Assistant Director(s), Supervisor and Medical Director. The EMT is responsible for providing pre-hospital care to the sick and injured and safe transportation to an appropriate medical facility. Under general supervision, the EMT provides basic to intermediate-level emergency and non-emergency care to the ill and injured, including assessment of illness and/or injury, management of sick patients, preparation for transport, transfer of information, and patient care. The EMT must provide proficient delivery of emergency medical care while demonstrating teamwork within the healthcare environment. The EMT is committed to the utilization of the Advocate EMS standards for the provision of quality care and service to the community. The Advocate value compass standards are inherent throughout the care administration process.
Job Responsibility:
Providing pre-hospital care to the sick and injured and safe transportation to an appropriate medical facility
Providing basic to intermediate-level emergency and non-emergency care to the ill and injured, including assessment of illness and/or injury, management of sick patients, preparation for transport, transfer of information, and patient care
Proficient delivery of emergency medical care while demonstrating teamwork within the healthcare environment
Commitment to the utilization of the Advocate EMS standards for the provision of quality care and service to the community
Requirements:
High school diploma or GED from an accredited institute required
State-approved Emergency Medical Technician course
Valid Driver's license and driving record in accordance with facility policy
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support
Current applicable state Emergency Medical Technician certification (EMT-A)
Current advanced cardiac life support certification of audit or equivalent
Current basic trauma life support certification of audit or equivalent
What we offer:
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance