Full-time Paramedic - Peoria

Job DetailsJob Location: Peoria Market - Peoria, IL 61614Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Illinois EMT LicenseSalary Range: $22.26 - $26.60 HourlyJob Shift: AnyJoin Team AMT! Now hiring for full-time Paramedic positions in Peoria! Sign-on Bonus Available!

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 Paramedic team members are responsible for caring for patients in emergency response situations, during interfacility transports, and during standby events. Paramedics at AMT work 12-hour shifts in Peoria and 24-hour shifts in Pekin and Chillicothe areas. Shift bid is done twice annually. Full-time employees will typically work one 36-hour week and one 48-hour week per the two week pay period. 

Job Duties:


Examine and evaluate patients to determine necessary care
Provide advanced life support when needed
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
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

QualificationsRequired Qualifications:


High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
Current Paramedic license in Illinois
Current American Heart Association BLS CPR certification
Must possess a valid driver's license
ACLS, BTLS, and PALS certification or ability to obtain; instruction provided by AMT if not currently certified
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