Paramedic Oak Lawn

Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Service • Oak Lawn, IL

300d • $24 - $36

About The Position

Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Service, Inc. is seeking Paramedics for openings in multiple locations including Elmhurst, Oak Lawn, Markham, Chicago, Des Plaines, Green Oaks, Schaumburg, Aurora, Elgin, Cary, Joliet, Evanston, Rockford, and Grayslake. Superior Ambulance Service, established in 1959, is the largest independent, locally owned emergency medical services provider in the Midwest, employing over 2,500 licensed EMTs, Paramedics, and Nurses, and operating a fleet of more than 500 ambulances across several states. Paramedics are responsible for providing safe transportation and quality medical care to sick and injured individuals, adhering to state EMS regulations.

Requirements

• NREMT (National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians) or current state license (or pending).
• Ability to provide medical care at the EMT or Paramedic level while safely transporting patients.
• Possess a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to safely operate a vehicle in various conditions, including daytime, nighttime, and inclement weather.
• Pass a pre-employment interview including a physical and lifting examination, drug screen, and background check.
• Attend company provided training and driving course.
• Work at station part-time for a minimum of two months and successfully complete field training for entry.

Nice To Haves

• ACLS Certification
• PHTLS/BTLS Certification

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site medical care to large crowds such as sporting events and local venue stand-by coverage.
• Provide appropriate patient care as stipulated in their training as a Paramedic.
• Provide safe transportation, including accurately discerning street names through map reading and correctly distinguishing house numbers and addresses.
• Appropriately assess a patient and accurately convey the condition to other medical professionals.
• Provide an accurate written report describing a patient's condition, medical history, and the treatment provided.
• Provide appropriate documentation for billing information.
• Maintain the vehicle in sanitary condition and monitor all fluid levels and gauges.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling
• Competitive compensation
• Immediate EMT/Paramedic job placement
• Multiple station locations with the ability to transfer throughout the company
• Opportunity to work overtime
• Health/dental/life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunity for Career Growth

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services