Paramedic

Trinity Health • Maywood, IL

9d • $18 - $28

About The Position

Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. Loyola Medicine Transport is based at Loyola University Medical Center and is part of a three-hospital system including Loyola University Medical Center, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, and MacNeal Hospital. If you are a Paramedic who’s interested in working for a regional leader in healthcare, delivering compassionate care and improving the lives of those in our communities, join the Loyola team and become Loyola Strong! What you’ll do: Join our dynamic Emergency Medical Services team, providing high-quality pre-hospital care and intra-facility patient transfers in accordance with state protocols and Loyola’s standards of excellence. Under general supervision, the paramedic delivers timely, compassionate, and clinically appropriate care while maintaining professional interaction with patients, families, and healthcare teams.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: Must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent. Where applicable and as required must maintain Continuing Education per the local Medical Control Authorities and the state’s Department of Consumer & Industry Services.
• Contact With Others: Co-workers, clients, patients and families, medical personnel. Must be able to write, read and speak English fluently.
• Analytical Demands: Must be able to think and act calmly and quickly in emergency situations.
• Certification, Licensure, Registration: Illinois Department of Public Health Paramedic License in good standing.
• CPR - American Heart Association.
• ACLS - a current American Heart Association ACLS certification, maintained in good standing.
• Valid IL Driver's License.
• Physical Effort: Physical demands including lifting, climbing, pushing, stooping, bending, kneeling and crouching, and otherwise maneuvering heavy patients, with stretchers and equipment (at least 250 pounds). Must pass a pre-employment lift test.
• Work Environment: Works outdoors, in weather common to the work location’s geographic area, on a regular basis. Exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue.

Nice To Haves

• Critical Care Paramedic employees must also have program certification and possess ITLS or PHTLS, PALS, and NRP certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency medical care and transport for sick or injured patients.
• Perform BLS and ALS procedures as permitted by licensure and protocols.
• Accurately assess patient conditions and communicate effectively with medical personnel.
• Operate and maintain emergency vehicles and medical equipment safely.
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold patient confidentiality per HIPAA.
• Participate in equipment restocking, vehicle cleaning, and continuing education.

Benefits

• Benefits from Day One
• DailyPay! Work today/Get paid today
• Competitive Shift Differentials
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & Loyola University Medical Center)
• Referral Rewards
• Strong Team Culture
• Career Growth Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees