Paramedic Advocate Children’s Hospital

Superior Air-Ground Ambulance•Oak Lawn, IL

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About The Position

Advocate Children’s Hospital Transport Team partners with Superior Ambulance, with openings in Oak Lawn, Elmhurst, and Des Plaines. The Paramedic provides safe transportation and quality medical care to sick and injured individuals within the scope of state EMS regulations. Superior provides emergency and scheduled medical transports. Compensation is $26.50–$35.00 per hour, with rates based on years of experience and full-time scheduled templates.

Requirements

NREMT (National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians) certification or a current state license, or a license pending.
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 appropriate patient care within Paramedic training.
Transport patients safely and efficiently, including accurately reading maps and identifying street names, house numbers, and business addresses.
Assess patients and accurately communicate their condition to other medical professionals.
Write accurate reports describing patients’ conditions, medical histories, and treatment provided.
Provide accurate billing documentation.
Maintain the vehicle in sanitary condition and monitor its fluid levels and gauges.