Overview

Arrow EMT – Carle Health

Job Overview

Carle Health is seeking an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) to respond to emergency and non-emergency ambulance requests and provide prompt medical assistance to ill or injured patients.

The Arrow EMT is also responsible for maintaining ambulance and equipment readiness, completing assigned operational duties, supporting EMS crews, and ensuring emergency vehicles and facilities remain clean and prepared for service.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency and non-emergency ambulance calls.
• Provide efficient and immediate BLS care to ill and injured patients.
• Assess and assist patients within the EMT scope of practice.
• Monitor ambulance readiness and ensure vehicles are properly equipped for response.
• Clearly communicate crew and vehicle locations during ambulance operations.
• Clean and maintain ambulances, utility vehicles, equipment, and crew areas.
• Provide direction and support to EMT team members during ambulance calls.
• Transport patients using wheelchair-accessible vehicles when required.
• Complete assigned daily and weekly operational duties.
• Follow applicable EMS procedures, safety standards, and organizational policies.
• Maintain professional communication with patients, coworkers, and other emergency personnel.

Required Qualifications & Certifications

• Current Illinois Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license upon hire.
• Valid driver’s license upon hire.
• NIMS 200 certification within 6 months of hire.
• NIMS 700 certification within 6 months of hire.
• NIMS 800 certification within 6 months of hire.
• Hazardous Materials Awareness certification within 6 months.
• Emergency Response to Terrorism (ERT) certification within 6 months.
• Ability to safely operate and maintain emergency vehicles and medical equipment.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and patient-care skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly compensation of $16.21–$26.26, depending on qualifications, experience, location, training, licensing, and shift.
• Comprehensive employee benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Access to Carle Health’s healthcare and educational resources.

About Carle Health

Carle Health is a major healthcare system serving communities throughout central and southeastern Illinois. With nearly 17,000 team members and providers, Carle Health operates multiple hospitals and a multispecialty medical group while providing opportunities for long-term careers across the region.

Carle Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining an inclusive workplace and does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees based on legally protected characteristics.