Paramedic Markham

Superior Air-Ground Ambulance•Markham, IL

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About The Position

Superior Ambulance Service provides emergency medical services and scheduled medical transportation. The company began in 1959 and is the largest independent, locally owned and operated emergency medical services provider in the Midwest. It employs more than 4,000 licensed EMTs, Paramedics, and Nurses and operates more than 800 ambulances across Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Superior also provides critical care, helicopter, and fixed-wing emergency medical transportation. Paramedics provide safe transportation and quality medical care to sick and injured individuals within the scope of state EMS regulations. This position is based in Markham, with openings also listed in other locations. The stated pay range is USD $25.50–$34.50 per hour, with rates based on years of experience and full-time scheduled templates.

Requirements

NREMT certification or a current state license; a pending license is also accepted.
Ability to provide medical care at the EMT or Paramedic level while safely transporting patients.
Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
Ability to safely operate a vehicle in daytime, nighttime, and inclement weather conditions.
Pass a pre-employment interview, physical and lifting examination, drug screen, and background check.
Attend company-provided training and driving course.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care appropriate to Paramedic training.
Transport patients safely and efficiently, using map-reading skills and accurately identifying street names, house numbers, and business addresses.
Assess patients and accurately communicate their condition to other medical professionals.
Prepare accurate written reports describing a patient's condition, medical history, and treatment provided.
Provide accurate billing documentation.
Keep the vehicle sanitary and monitor fluid levels and gauges.