Paramedic Des Plaines

Superior Air-Ground Ambulance•Des Plaines, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Superior Ambulance Service is hiring Paramedics to provide safe transportation and quality medical care to sick and injured individuals within the scope of state EMS regulations. The company provides emergency and scheduled medical transports. Openings are available in multiple Illinois locations, including Des Plaines. Paramedics provide patient care, assess and communicate patient conditions, document care and billing information, and help maintain ambulances in sanitary and operational condition. The role requires safely transporting patients in varied driving conditions and attending company-provided training and a driving course.

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 during daytime, nighttime, and inclement weather.
Pass a pre-employment interview, physical and lifting examination, drug screen, and background check.

Responsibilities

Provide appropriate patient care within 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 conditions to other medical professionals.
Write accurate reports describing the patient's condition, medical history, and treatment provided.
Complete appropriate documentation for billing information.
Maintain the vehicle in sanitary condition and monitor fluid levels and gauges.
Attend company-provided training and a driving course.