Part-Time Paramedic - DeWitt County

Paramedic Services of Illinois • Clinton, MD

9h

About The Position

Paramedic Services of Illinois is hiring a part-time Paramedic in DeWitt County. The role responds to emergency calls and provides essential medical care to patients, while supporting safe, coordinated emergency medical services and company operations. Paramedics are expected to maintain professional conduct, complete required documentation and continuing education, and help maintain vehicles, equipment, supplies, and the station. The position may also participate in community education, public health and safety programs, emergency medical and fire training, fire prevention and suppression, rescue, extrication, hazardous-material situations, demonstrations, and instruction.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current, valid Illinois driver’s license of the proper classification.
• Successful completion of a Paramedic program.
• Maintain a current, valid Illinois Department of Public Health license.
• Ability to complete continuing education and testing requirements for the assigned system.
• Successfully complete a professional and criminal background check.
• Successfully pass pre-employment testing, including a Fit for Duty Physical, drug screening, and agility and lifting evaluation.

Nice To Haves

• ACLS certification.
• PALS/PEPP certification.
• PHTLS/BTLS/ITLS certification.
• CPR Instructor certification.
• State of Illinois Firefighter certifications are required for firefighter applicants.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to emergency calls and assess patients’ medical needs.
• Administer appropriate medical treatment and interventions according to established protocols and guidelines.
• Safely lift, transfer, and maneuver patients in and out of ambulances, facilities, residences, and other locations.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, healthcare professionals, and other emergency responders to coordinate patient care.
• Complete and maintain accurate documentation related to transports, equipment inspections, supply usage, incidents, and other operational matters.
• Attend and document continuing education and licensure compliance as required by PSI and/or the Department of Health.
• Maintain a clean and complete uniform, personal hygiene, and a professional, pleasant, and polite demeanor while on duty.
• Inspect and promptly report damage, deficiencies, safety issues, and other problems involving ambulances, company vehicles, equipment, supplies, or company operations.
• Assist with vehicle, equipment, and station maintenance.
• Participate in public education and relations, public health and safety programs, emergency medical and fire training, fire prevention and suppression, rescue, extrication, hazardous-material situations, demonstrations, instruction, and other activities benefiting the company, contracting communities, or the public.

Benefits

• Competitive pay from $27 per hour.
• Paid time off and sick time.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Holiday pay.
• PPO health and dental insurance.
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Credit union membership.
• Professional liability insurance.
• Scheduled performance evaluations.
• Flexible benefits plan (FSA).
• Short- and long-term off-duty disability insurance.
• Aflac insurance.
• Service award program.
• Employee assistance program.
• Bereavement leave.
• Switch time privileges.
• Selective tuition reimbursement.
• Reimbursement for State of Illinois EMS relicensing fee.
• Uniforms provided.
• Retirement award program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED