EMT-Paramedic

Location:

Hospital, Main Campus, 1418 College Dr, Mt Carmel, IL 62863, USA

Pay range: $22.00 - $27.50 USD per shift. Sign‑On Bonus: $4,000.00

The EMT‑Paramedic is responsible for the working knowledge of the ambulances, emergency equipment, medications, and supplies used on each ambulance. The EMT‑Paramedic will maintain all units and ensure that equipment is clean and in working order, as well as keep the ambulance service headquarters clean and orderly. The EMT‑Paramedic will abide by the written dress code as described in departmental policy and act as an Emergency Department Technician to perform duties within the scope of the approved job description.

The EMT‑Paramedic must obtain continuing education units necessary for recertification as an EMT‑Paramedic, as established by the Illinois Department of Public Health, and satisfactorily complete the skills checklist developed by the resource hospital. Policies and procedures for patient care established by Wabash General Hospital, Wabash General Ambulance Service, and the Illinois Department of Public Health must be followed.

• May be required to work any day of the week, including holidays and weekends.
• Employees are required to work 2‑3 24‑hour shifts per week (21‑day rotation).

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Successful completion of the Emergency Medical Technician‑Paramedic Course as outlined by the Department of Transportation and the Illinois Department of Public Health.
• Current Emergency Medical Technician‑Paramedic licensure in the State of Illinois and National Registry.
• ACLS, PALS, and PHTLS/ITLS Certification.
• Professional CPR Certification.
• One year of EMT experience preferred.
• Valid Illinois Driver’s License with proper classification.
• Employment contingent upon a satisfactory pre‑employment motor vehicle record review.

• Health Insurance
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
• Free internal prescription program.
• Employer contributions to premiums.
• Retirement Plans
• 457(b) plan with employer matching.
• 401(a) plan for employer contributions.
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Vacation days: 12 to 27 days per year based on years of service.
• Sick days: 12 days per year accruing to a maximum of 65 days.
• Holidays: 6 observed paid holidays.
• Work‑Life Balance
• Other Benefits
• Employer‑provided life insurance with optional additional coverage available at the employee’s expense.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Employee assistance programs (EAP).
• Health Savings Accounts.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Scholarship and tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness programs.
• Volunteer opportunities.
• Productivity, retention, and referral bonuses.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.