• EMT

    BJC HealthCare (Alton, IL)


    **City/State:** Alton, Illinois

    **Categories:** Clinical Services and Support

    **Job Status:** Full-Time

    **Req ID** : 99169

    **Pay Range:** $17.50 – $23.50 / hour (Salary or hourly rate is based on job qualifications and relevant work experience)

    Additional Information About the Role

    + Full Time Position

    + Rotating Weekends and Holidays

    + Transport and 911 response calls

    + Benefits eligible

    + 12 hour shifts

     

    Overview

     

    Since 1937, **Alton Memorial Hospital** has cared for residents in Alton, Illinois, and the surrounding communities in a five-county area. Starting as a land gift to the community from the Smith family, Alton Memorial today is a full-service acute care hospital. Alton Memorial offers patients a variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including surgery services, medical imaging, interventional and diagnostic heart services, cancer care, rehabilitation, 24-hour emergency care, ambulance services and more.

     

    The EMS department is comprised of 51 employees that man 6 ALS units to cover a 300 square mile area in the riverbend. We have a fleet of 11 ambulances and 1 command unit . We are the primary 911 units for multiple communities and offer a variety of services to all of our patients and families. We live by the words '' To heal often , to comfort always''

    Preferred Qualifications

    Role Purpose

     

    The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is responsible for emergency medical care in the pre-hospital environment. Works under on-line and off-line medical control providing basic life support. Provides direct patient care under the supervision of the RN in the Emergency Department or Paramedic.

    Responsibilities

    + Supports and assists with the delivery of patient care, under the direction of the RN or Paramedic.

    + Assists with the maintenance and cleaning of patient care and medical equipment.

    + Performs routine equipment function tests and calibrations.

    + Assists with the inventory of supplies and equipment ensuring adequate supply levels.

    Minimum Requirements

    Education

    + High School Diploma or GED

    Experience

    + No Experience

    Supervisor Experience

    + No Experience

    Licenses & Certifications

    + Class D (IL) or Class E (MO)

    + EMT - applicable state

     

    Benefits and Legal Statement

     

    BJC Total Rewards

     

    At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

     

    + Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date

    + Disability insurance* paid for by BJC

    + Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution

    + 401(k) plan with BJC match

    + Tuition Assistance available on first day

    + BJC Institute for Learning and Development

    + Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

    + Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time

    + Adoption assistance

     

    To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary (https://www.bjctotalrewards.org/Benefits)

     

    *Not all benefits apply to all jobs

     

    The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer