Critical Care Paramedic

A-TEC Ambulance • Addison, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

A-TEC Ambulance, Inc., a private Chicago-area ground ambulance service, is seeking a reliable, compassionate, and professional Critical Care Paramedic. The role provides standard critical care paramedic services to patients during emergency and non-emergency transports. EMT and paramedic shifts typically run 36 to 48 hours per week across locations, with 12-, 13-, and 24-hour shifts available depending on the station.

The paramedic communicates effectively with coworkers and dispatch, and interacts clearly and professionally with hospital and nursing staff. The position also involves providing compassionate care to patients and their families and maintaining professional appearance and behavior. Candidates must hold the required paramedic and critical care licenses, a valid Illinois driver's license in good standing, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Candidates must be fit for duty and pass a pre-employment physical.

A-TEC serves major hospitals and nursing homes in the Chicagoland area, providing emergency and non-emergency ambulance services for patients ranging from routine transports to critical care emergencies. The company describes its workplace as personal and professional, with opportunities for growth from within.

Requirements

• Required: Paramedic certification and license.
• Required: Critical care license.
• Required: IDPH or NREMT certification.
• Required: Illinois driver's license in good standing.
• Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be fit for duty, including the ability to push, pull, lift, squat, stand, and sit.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical.

Nice To Haves

• IDPH license is preferred.
• Health care provider CPR certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide standard Critical Care Paramedic skills to care for patients.
• Communicate effectively and efficiently with coworkers and dispatch.
• Interact and communicate clearly and professionally with hospital and nursing staff.
• Deliver compassionate care to patients and their families.
• Maintain a professional appearance and behavior.

Benefits

• Free continuing education and in-house advanced certification classes.
• Health, dental, vision, and group life insurance after 30 days.
• Pet health insurance.
• LegalShield and Aflac.
• 401(k).
• Competitive wages.
• Paid vacation accrual from day one, available for use after six months.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Perfect attendance award.
• Employee referral program.
• FEMA emergency disaster relief and deployment opportunities.
• Work-life balance.
• Growth opportunities, including FTO, dispatch, Medic, and CCT Medic roles.
• Holiday pay.
• Pay increases based on years of service.
• Overnight stipends.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED