Paramedic Oak Lawn
About The Position
Superior Ambulance Service is hiring a Paramedic in Oak Lawn, with openings also available in Elmhurst, Markham, Chicago, Des Plaines, Green Oaks, Schaumburg, Aurora, Elgin, Cary, Joliet, Evanston, Rockford, and Grayslake. Paramedics provide safe transportation and quality medical care to sick and injured individuals within the scope of state EMS regulations, supporting emergency and scheduled medical transports. Superior Ambulance Service began in 1959 with one ambulance and is now the largest independent, locally owned and operated emergency medical services provider in the Midwest. The company employs more than 4,000 licensed EMTs, Paramedics, and Nurses and operates a fleet of more than 800 ambulances across Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and Wisconsin. It also provides critical care, helicopter, and fixed-wing emergency medical transportation. The position pays $26.50–$35.00 per hour, with rates based on years of experience and full-time scheduled templates.
Requirements
- NREMT 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 a driving course.
Responsibilities
- Provide appropriate patient care in accordance with Paramedic training.
- 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.
- Prepare an accurate written report documenting the patient's condition, medical history, and treatment provided.
- Complete appropriate documentation for billing information.
- Keep the vehicle sanitary and monitor fluid levels and gauges.
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling
- Competitive compensation
- Immediate EMT/Paramedic job placement
- Multiple station locations and the ability to transfer throughout the company
- Opportunity to work overtime
- Health, dental, and life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Opportunity for career growth
- Additional earnings through a bi-weekly bonus of up to $4.00 per hour
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
