Paramedic Joliet

Superior Air-Ground Ambulance•Rockdale, IL

26d

About The Position

Superior Ambulance Service provides emergency medical services and scheduled medical transportation. Paramedics provide safe transportation and quality medical care to sick and injured individuals within the scope of state EMS regulations. Superior Ambulance Service began in 1959 and is now the largest independent, locally owned and operated emergency medical services provider in the Midwest. It employs more than 3,500 licensed EMTs, Paramedics, and Nurses and operates more than 800 ambulances across Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and Wisconsin. The company also provides critical care, helicopter, and fixed-wing emergency medical transportation. This role is listed for Joliet, with openings also available in Elmhurst, Oak Lawn, Markham, Chicago, Des Plaines, Green Oaks, Schaumburg, Aurora, Elgin, Cary, Evanston, Rockford, and Grayslake. The listed hourly pay range is USD $26.50–$35.00, 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 varied conditions, including daytime, nighttime, and inclement weather.
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 and scope.
Transport patients safely and efficiently, including reading maps and accurately identifying street names, house numbers, and business addresses.
Assess patients and accurately communicate their condition to other medical professionals.
Write accurate reports describing the patient's condition, medical history, and treatment provided.
Provide accurate documentation for billing information.
Keep the vehicle sanitary and monitor fluid levels and gauges.