EMT-B - DeWitt County

Job description

**About Us:** At Paramedic Services of Illinois, we are dedicated to providing compassionate and high-quality emergency medical care to our community. Our company culture is centered around the belief that every individual deserves prompt and professional medical attention delivered with empathy and respect. ### What You’ll Do: - As an EMT-B at Paramedic Services of Illinois, you will be an integral part of our team, responding to emergency calls and providing essential medical care to patients in need. - Respond promptly to emergency calls from dispatch centers. - Assess the scene of an emergency to ensure the safety of all parties involved. - Conduct primary and secondary assessments of patients to determine the nature and extent of illness or injury. - Obtain and record patient medical history, vital signs, and other relevant information. - Administer basic life support procedures, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), automated external defibrillator (AED) usage, and airway management. - Control bleeding, treat wounds, and perform splinting for fractures. - Safely transport patients to medical facilities using ambulances or other emergency vehicles. - Monitor and care for patients during transportation, maintaining communication with medical personnel at the receiving facility. - Complete and submit detailed patient care reports and other required documentation accurately and promptly. - Maintain records of ambulance operations and supplies. - Inspect, clean, and maintain emergency medical equipment and supplies. - Ensure the ambulance is clean, well-stocked, and in good working order. - Communicate effectively with patients, their families, and other healthcare providers. - Coordinate with law enforcement, fire departments, and other first responders as necessary. - Participate in ongoing training and education to maintain certification and stay updated on the latest medical practices and protocols. - Attend refresher courses and continuing education sessions as required by certification boards and employers. - Educate the public on safety, first aid, and emergency response techniques. - Participate in community outreach programs and health fairs. ### Requirements - High School Diploma or Equivalent - Current/Valid Illinois Driver’s License of proper classification - Successful completion of an EMT-B program and maintain a current/valid Illinois Department of Public Health License - Capable of completing continuing education and testing requirements in the system that you are assigned - Successful completion of a professional and criminal background check - Successful completion of a motor vehicle check - Successfully pass pre-employment testing including a Fit for Duty Physical, Drug Screening, Agility and Lifting Evaluation ### Compensation & Benefits Package Includes: - Competitive Pay - From $51,775 Annually - Paid Time Off/Sick time - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Holiday Pay - 48/96-Hour Shifts - PPO Health & Dental Insurance - Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance - Life Insurance - Credit Union Membership - Professional Liability Insurance - Scheduled Performance Evaluations - Flexible Benefits Plan (FSA) - Short & Long Term Off-Duty Disability Insurance - Aflac Insurance - Service Award Program - Employee Assistance Program - Bereavement Leave - Switch Time Privileges - Selective Tuition Reimbursement - Reimbursement for State of Illinois EMS Relicensing Fee - Uniforms Provided - Retirement Award Program