Paramedic

Global Medical Response • Pikeville, KY

10d

About The Position

Lifeguard Ambulance Service is hiring a Paramedic in Pikeville, Illinois, for a full-time or part-time opportunity starting at $20.50 per hour. Twenty-four-hour shift opportunities are available. The role provides compassionate, high-quality service and advanced patient care to customers. Paramedics assess calls, deliver care using progressive protocols and medical equipment, communicate with patients and loved ones, manage scenes and units as needed, and drive ambulances on 911 responses. They work collaboratively with healthcare and public safety personnel and participate in community programs. Lifeguard Ambulance Service is part of Global Medical Response (GMR), whose teams provide medical care primarily for emergency and patient relocation services. The posting directs applicants to the company careers site for information about benefit options but does not specify individual benefits.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• State Paramedic license.
• State driver's license.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS certification.
• NREMT-Paramedic certification.
• Driving record compliant with company policy.
• Pass the Physical Agility Test.
• Some work experience; healthcare experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Healthcare work experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess each call situation and determine the best course of action while following progressive Paramedic protocols.
• Use Paramedic skills, medical equipment, and procedures—including a defibrillator, EKG monitor, oxygen and suction devices, and intravenous fluids—to provide advanced medical care.
• Communicate with patients and their loved ones to provide information and reassurance about the care being given.
• Act as Paramedic team leader and take responsibility for scene and unit management as needed.
• Drive the ambulance on 911 responses.
• Work collaboratively and professionally with allied health and public safety personnel and fellow Paramedics.
• Participate in community programs to maintain the AMR image and establish strong community relations.

What This Job Offers

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