Full-time EMT-B - Peoria

## Description

**Join Team AMT! Now hiring for full-time EMT-Basic positions in the Peoria market!**

Advanced Medical Transport (AMT) is the premier provider of emergency and scheduled ambulance services in Central and Western Illinois, as well as parts of Iowa. AMT is a private, not-for-profit organization operated for community benefit.

Our EMTs are responsible for caring for patients in emergency response situations, during interfacility transports, and during standby events. Peoria EMTs work 12-hour shifts on BLS and/or ALS trucks. Shift schedules may also be available in Pekin and Chillicothe areas. Shift bid is done twice annually. Sign-on Bonus is Available for full-time schedules!

**Job Duties:**

• Examine and evaluate patients to determine necessary care
• Provide patients with emergency care by utilizing appropriate techniques and equipment
• Document patient information, condition, and treatment
• Maintain patient confidentiality and perform all care with respect for patient rights
• Transport patients in accordance with outlined policies and procedures
• Maintain a safe, clean, and well-stocked environment in accordance with company vehicle check-off sheets and inventory requirements.
• Operate and drive an ambulance in conjunction with applicable safety policies and laws
• Assist paramedics in all advanced life support situations
• Maintain current certification(s) according to provisions set forth by the governing licensure
• Maintain a professional appearance and attitude at all times
• Present and promote a positive company image

**Advanced Medical Transport provides competitive benefits:**

• Sign-on Bonus Available!
• 403(b) account with 50% company match
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay — six paid holidays each year: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
• Payroll Direct Deposit
• Furnished Uniforms
• Paid Continuing Education
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, as well as flex-spending or HSA accounts
• Disability
• Life Insurance
• Fitness Center Memberships

## Qualifications
**Required Qualifications:**

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• **Current EMT license in Illinois**
• **Current American Heart Association BLS CPR certification**
• **Must possess a valid Illinois driver's license**
• 1 year of experience in an emergency care setting preferred
• Ability to bend, pull, push, and lift up to 100 pounds (subject to physical exam)
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Demonstrated ability to implement clinical care in accordance with outlined policies and procedures
• Ability to exercise sound judgment while working in a stressful environment