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Paramedic - Melrose Park

Melrose ParkFull-timemid

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Key Responsibilities

Responding promptly to emergency calls and assessing the medical needs of patients. Administering appropriate medical treatment and interventions according to established protocols and guidelines.

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About Us:

At Paramedic Services of Illinois, we are dedicated to providing compassionate and high-quality emergency medical care to our community. Our company culture is centered around the belief that every individual deserves prompt and professional medical attention delivered with empathy and respect.

As a Paramedic at Paramedic Services of Illinois, you will be an integral part of our team, responding to emergency calls and providing essential medical care to patients in need. Your primary responsibilities will include:

Responding promptly to emergency calls and assessing the medical needs of patients.

Administering appropriate medical treatment and interventions according to established protocols and guidelines.

Demonstrates the ability to safely lift, transfer, and maneuver patients in and out of ambulances, facilities, residences, and other locations.

Communicating effectively with patients, families, healthcare professionals and other emergency responders to ensure coordinated and efficient patient care.

Completes and maintains accurate records and documentation with regard to transport, equipment inspection, supplies usage incidents, and other forms of documentation inherent in the operation.

Demonstrates, by attendance and documentation, compliance with PSI and/or the Department of Health requirements for continuing education and licensure.

Maintains a clean and complete uniform, personal hygiene, and professional, pleasant, and polite demeanor to all persons with whom the individual comes in contact while on duty.

Inspects and promptly reports damage, deficiencies, safety issues or other problems with ambulances, company vehicles, equipment and supplies, or any other matters relevant to the safe, efficient and proper operation of the company; assists with vehicle and equipment maintenance and station maintenance.

Participates in public education, public relations, public health safety programs, emergency medical service training, fire training, fire prevention activities, fire suppression, rescue, extrication, hazardous material situations, demonstrations, instructing, and any other activity that would benefit the company, its contracting communities, or the general public.

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Current/Valid Illinois Driver’s License of proper classification

Successful completion of a Paramedic program and maintain a current/valid Illinois Department of Public Health License

Capable of completing continuing education and testing requirements in the system that you are assigned

State of Illinois Firefighter Certifications (for Firefighter applicants)

Successful completion of a professional and criminal background check

Successfully pass pre-employment testing including a Fit for Duty Physical, Drug Screening, Agility and Lifting Evaluation

ACLS

PALS/PEPP

PHTLS/ BTLS/ITLS

CPR Instructor

Competitive Pay - From $75,000.00 Annually