Overview

At Riverside, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you’re part of making sure our organization is running optimally and safely, helping keep the community healthy. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to succeed in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as a team. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!

Summary

• As an Emergency Medical Technician, you will provide immediate pre-hospital care and transportation to patients experiencing medical emergencies. You will work closely with other EMTs, paramedics, and healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality care in accordance with state and local protocols.

FTE & Hours

• 1.0 FTE | Full-Time | 24 hours on duty & 48 hours off duty

Essential Duties

• Respond promptly and safely to emergency calls as directed by the dispatcher, providing efficient and effective care to patients at the scene and en route to healthcare facilities.
• Conduct initial patient assessments to determine the nature and extent of illness or injury and establish priority for emergency care.
• Administer BLS procedures, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), automated external defibrillation (AED), airway management, bleeding control, and splinting.
• Provide emergency medical care to patients following established protocols, including administering oxygen, assisting with emergency childbirth, and managing traumatic injuries.
• Safely transport patients to medical facilities, monitoring their condition and providing care during transit.
• Communicate effectively with dispatch, other emergency response teams, and receiving medical facilities to ensure seamless patient care and coordination.
• Complete accurate and timely patient care reports, including assessments, treatment provided, and patient responses.
• Inspect and maintain ambulance and medical equipment, ensuring it is clean, functional, and properly stocked.
• Adhere to all EMS protocols, state and federal regulations, and company policies and procedures.
• Interact professionally with patients, families, and other members of the public, providing a high level of customer service and support.
• Promotes a positive attitude towards their job and promotes positive teamwork with peers.
• Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure.

Responsibilities

Required Experience

• Ability to lift and carry up to 100 pounds
• Must be able to perform job duties in all weather conditions and at any time of day or night.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience as an EMT preferred
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills; ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.

Required Education/Licensure

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid EMT certification by the Illinois Department of Public Health or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)
• As of 9/22/2025, staff must obtain a valid Illinois Class C drivers license within 30 days of this date or of hire
• 18 years of age to meet insurability in Riversides vehicle insurance program
• Valid BLS certification

This job description 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:

Riverside Healthcare offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and nationally rated employee well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more so your journey at and away from work is remarkable. Our Total Rewards package includes: 

Compensation

•              Base compensation within the positions pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
•              Premium pay such as shift differential, on-call
•              Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits - .5 to 1.0 FTE

•              Paid Time Off programs
•              Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
•              Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
•              Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
•              Educational Assistance Program

Benefits - .001 to .49 FTE:

•              Paid Leave Hours accrued as you work

Employee Health Requirements

Exposure/Sensory Requirements:

• Exposure to:
• Chemicals: Auto soaps and waxes, Armourall (tires), window cleaners (ammonia), bleach, floor cleaners, strippers and wax, alcohol.
• Video Display Terminals: None
• Blood and Body Fluids: EMT positions are exposed through patient care of traumatically injured patients, initiating IV therapy, endotracheal intubation, transfer of incontinent patients, and removal of deceased patients.
• TB or Airborne Pathogens: Possible exposure to undiagnosed patients during field care and transportation.

Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch):

• Speech: Ability to communicate clearly and accurately with patient and over communication devices.
• Vision: Correctable to 20/20 for driving and patient assessment, reading monitors, and checking blood pressure.
• Smell: Assess odors on patient's airway, vapors or fumes at scene.
• Hearing: Ability to hear lung and heart sounds, radio communications, and the patient's voice.
• Touch: Good sensation to assess pulse qualities, skin temperatures, an moisture. Manipulate patient care equipment.

Activity/Lifting Requirements:

Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:

• Sit: 60%
• Twist: 0%
• Stand: 20%
• Crawl: 1%
• Walk: 20%
• Kneel: 1%
• Lift: 1%
• Drive: 0%
• Squat: 1%
• Climb: 0%
• Bend: 1%
• Reach above shoulders: 1%

The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:

• Up to 10 lbs: Continuously
• Up to 20 lbs: Continuously
• Up to 35 lbs: Continuously
• Up to 50 lbs: Frequently
• Up to 75 lbs: Frequently
• Up to 100 lbs: Frequently
• Over 100 lbs: Frequently

Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.):

Cot and supplies to patient-arms length to 20 minutes. Patients, cot and supplies to ambulance-arms length to 20 minutes often over 200 lbs. Lift cot and patient into ambulance from ground level to waist height, lasting 30 seconds. Move patient from ED to cot to bed from knee to waist level and back. Carry patients up and down stairs-knee level to over head. Carry patient's belonging to ambulance and into house-arms length for several minutes).

Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:

• Sit: 60-90
• Twist: 1
• Stand: 45
• Crawl: 1
• Walk: 15-30
• Kneel: 1
• Lift: 2
• Drive: 180
• Squat: 2
• Climb: 1
• Bend: 2
• Reach above shoulders: 5

Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated): 

• Simple grasp up to 15 lbs. Normal weight: 5-10# frequent
• Pushing & pulling Normal weight: 150-300#
• Fine Manipulation: Writing and typing reports, using marker on board for assignments each day, pen or pencil for time cards each week.

Environmental Factors & Special Hazards:

• Environmental Factors (Time Spent):
• Inside hours: 15
• Outside hours : 9
• Temperature: Extreme cold, Extreme hot
• Lighting: Very Dark, Very Bright
• Noise levels: Very loud, Very soft
• Humidity: Humid, Dry
• Atmosphere: Fumes
• Special Hazards: Mechanical, Electrical, Radiation, Chemical - Mech-Traffic, steps, extrication/packaging equip. Elec.-Monitors, Defibrillators. Chem-spills from accidents, germicidal agents, cleaning supplies. Radiation-accident scenes, transport pts. to radiology appointments.
• Protective Clothing Required: Latex gloves, disposable gowns, face shields, eye protection.

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