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$18.85 - $28.30 ***Please note, this is a trainee role, and not for individuals who are already currently certified EMTs. Major
Operates authorized emergency vehicles in emergency and nonemergency situations in compliance with policy and training. Responds to emergency and nonemergency calls to support patient care and transport under supervision. Maintains readiness of vehicles, equipment, and supplies.
Communicates effectively with dispatch, healthcare professionals, and EMS team members. Completes required documentation, reports, and logs. Participates in required education, training, and certification activities.
Represents the organization professionally in community and patient interactions. Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required: Valid driver’s license Ability to obtain EMT certification within defined timeframe Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent Successful completion of a College-Level English course OR possession of a high school diploma, high school equivalency certificate or successful completion of an exam assessing basic reading comprehension skills at a minimum of an eleventh-grade level Experience Required: No prior EMS experience required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: Safe vehicle operation Communication and teamwork Situational awareness Ability to follow protocols and direction Physical ability to perform essential job functions Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Must be physically able to operate a variety of vehicles, machinery and equipment as required to meet the essential job functions of an Emergency Medical Technician.
Must be able to exert up to 200 pounds of force occasionally, and or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and or up to 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects and people. Physical requirements are for Heavy Work. Preferred Job Requirements Preferred Experience Experience in customer service, healthcare, or safety sensitive roles preferred Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Basic medical terminology and concepts (training level) Familiarity with EMS operations Strong customer service orientation Ability to learn quickly in a structured training environment This
indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed
based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care.
Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs.
Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.