Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)-Basic — Day Shift

Job overview

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)-Basic — Day Shift role is onsite in Skokie, IL, with pay of $18.50–$22.55 per hour; the posting notes that the EMT pay scale depends on years licensed. LifeLine Ambulance Illinois provides emergency and non-emergency ambulance care and patient transport. The EMT responds to emergency calls, provides basic care to ill or injured people, and continues care during transport to medical facilities. The role supports timely, competent patient care while requiring calm judgment in stressful situations.

What you'll do

• Respond to emergency calls
• provide basic emergency and non-emergency paramedical care
• transport patients to medical facilities and continue care during transport
• assess medical situations and perform trained emergency procedures
• safely transfer, lift, and carry patients and stretchers.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

emt-basic

emergency medical technician

skokie il

lifeline ambulance illinois

onsite

day shift

full-time

$18.50–$22.55/hr

emergency response

patient transport

basic life support

illinois emt license

cpr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• PTO, overtime opportunities, elective medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, uniforms, on-site continuing education, and EMS career advisers.

Why this role

Illinois EMT-Basic licensure is required for interview; current CPR card, valid driver’s license, and ability to lift/push/pull at least 150 pounds are required. PHTLS, ITLS, and National Registry certification are preferred. Benefits include PTO, overtime opportunities, elective medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, uniforms, on-site continuing education, and EMS career advisers.

About the employer

LifeLine Ambulance Illinois is hiring for this role. Industry: Ambulance Services. Sector: 62.