Advanced Paramedic – ALS EMS Specialist

American Addiction Centers; Illinois; On-site; USD 69,056,000 - 103,584,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Illinois seeks a skilled Paramedic for ambulance services. You will provide advanced life support, perform comprehensive patient assessments, administer medications, manage airways, monitor cardiac status, and document care.

The role includes driving emergency vehicles and coordinating with healthcare teams. Required are current paramedic licensure and BLS/ACLS certifications, with experience in high-acuity environments.

Qualifications

• Advanced life support and pre-hospital care standards.
• Active paramedic license and required certifications.
• Experience in high-acuity emergency environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced life support per EMS protocols.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and initiate interventions.
• Administer medications, manage airways, monitor cardiac status, and defibrillate as needed.
• Ensure safe patient handling and infection prevention.
• Operate emergency vehicles in compliance with policies and laws.
• Document care accurately and timely.
• Communicate with patients, families, and receiving facilities.
• Maintain readiness of vehicles and equipment; report deficiencies.
• Exhibit professional conduct and teamwork; participate in training.
• Engage in quality improvement and competency activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

ALS procedures

Patient assessment

Airway management

Cardiac monitoring

Defibrillation

EMS protocols

Documentation

Communication

Teamwork

Infection control

Education

Georgia Paramedic licensure prerequisites

Tools

ePCR systems

Job description

Advocate Health in Illinois seeks a skilled Paramedic for ambulance services. You will provide advanced life support, perform comprehensive patient assessments, administer medications, manage airways, monitor cardiac status, and document care.

The role includes driving emergency vehicles and coordinating with healthcare teams. Required are current paramedic licensure and BLS/ACLS certifications, with experience in high-acuity environments.