Part-Time Paramedic - DeWitt County

Paramedic Services of Illinois • Clinton, IL

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About The Position

At Paramedic Services of Illinois, paramedics respond to emergency calls and provide essential medical care to patients. They assess patients’ medical needs, administer appropriate treatment under established protocols, and coordinate care with patients, families, healthcare professionals, and other emergency responders. The role also includes safely moving patients, maintaining accurate operational and patient-care documentation, and meeting continuing education and licensure requirements.

Paramedics inspect and report issues with ambulances, vehicles, equipment, and supplies, and assist with vehicle, equipment, and station maintenance. They maintain a professional appearance and demeanor while on duty and may participate in public education, public relations, health and safety programs, emergency medical and fire training, fire prevention and suppression, rescue, extrication, hazardous-material situations, demonstrations, and instruction. The position is part-time and offers 48/96-hour shifts.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current, valid Illinois driver’s license of the proper classification.
• Successful completion of a paramedic program.
• Maintain a current, valid Illinois Department of Public Health license.
• Ability to complete continuing education and testing requirements for the assigned system.
• Successful completion of a professional and criminal background check.
• Successfully pass pre-employment testing, including a fit-for-duty physical, drug screening, and agility and lifting evaluation.

Nice To Haves

• ACLS certification.
• PALS or PEPP certification.
• PHTLS, BTLS, or ITLS certification.
• CPR Instructor certification.
• State of Illinois Firefighter certifications for firefighter applicants.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to emergency calls and assess patients’ medical needs.
• Administer medical treatment and interventions according to established protocols and guidelines.
• Safely lift, transfer, and maneuver patients in and out of ambulances, facilities, residences, and other locations.
• Communicate with patients, families, healthcare professionals, and other emergency responders to coordinate patient care.
• Complete and maintain accurate documentation relating to transports, equipment inspections, supply usage, incidents, and other operational matters.
• Meet PSI and/or Department of Health continuing education and licensure requirements, including documenting compliance.
• Maintain a clean and complete uniform, personal hygiene, and a professional, pleasant, and polite demeanor while on duty.
• Inspect and promptly report damage, deficiencies, safety issues, or other problems involving ambulances, company vehicles, equipment, supplies, or company operations.
• Assist with vehicle, equipment, and station maintenance.
• Participate in public education, public relations, public health and safety programs, EMS and fire training, fire prevention and suppression, rescue, extrication, hazardous-material situations, demonstrations, instruction, and other activities benefiting the company, its communities, or the public.

Benefits

• Competitive pay starting at $27 per hour.
• Paid time off and sick time.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Holiday pay.
• PPO health and dental insurance.
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Credit union membership.
• Professional liability insurance.
• Scheduled performance evaluations.
• Flexible benefits plan (FSA).
• Short- and long-term off-duty disability insurance.
• Aflac insurance.
• Service award program.
• Employee assistance program.
• Bereavement leave.
• Switch-time privileges.
• Selective tuition reimbursement.
• Reimbursement for the State of Illinois EMS relicensing fee.
• Uniforms provided.
• Retirement award program.

What This Job Offers

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