Day EMT Basic

EMTs are professionally trained to care for the sick or injured in emergency medical settings. EMTs provide basic emergency and non-emergency paramedical care to the ill and injured. People’s lives often depend on EMTs quick reaction and competent care. EMTs respond to emergency calls, performing medical services and transporting patients to medical facilities and continue to give care as necessary during the transport of the patient to the hospital.

EMTs must always perform their duties in a calm, reassuring and efficient manner. They must be able to maintain their composure in extremely stressful situations in order to assess medical situations and perform emergency lifesaving procedures according to the methods in which EMTs received training.

EMTs must also be able to safely transfer a patient onto and lift and carry a stretcher into the ambulance in the event the patient needs to go to the hospital.

Must be 18 years of age or older.

High School Diploma or GED.

Illinois Licensure as Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)-Basic

Valid Driver’s License with a good driving record

Skills and experience incumbent to function with proficiency at the BLS level of service.

Must successfully pass Region XI CNEMS System Entry process

Current CPR card

Consent to a criminal background check

Must be available for up to 3-day orientation class

Ability to lift/push/pull at least 150+ lbs.

PHTLS Certificate

ITLS Certificate

National Registry Certification