Critical Care Paramedic (CCT)

Superior Ambulance Service, Inc.; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading emergency medical services provider in Elmhurst is seeking EMTs and Paramedics to provide high-quality care during patient transport. The ideal candidates have critical care certification and at least 2 years of ALS experience. This full-time position offers flexible scheduling, competitive compensation, and health benefits. Immediate placement and potential for overtime are available.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling

Competitive compensation

Health/dental/life insurance

Opportunity to work overtime

Qualifications

• 2 years current ALS experience required.
• Must have a valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality care to patients under medical direction.
• Evaluate critically ill patients and provide emergency interventions.
• Maintain clinical competency in critical care procedures and equipment.

Skills

Current ALS experience

Critical Care certification

Safe vehicle operation

Education

NRP certification within 1 year of employment

Job description

Overview

Openings in multiple locations: Elmhurst, Oak Lawn, Markham, Chicago (Illinois Medical District & Chicago North), Des Plaines, Green Oaks, Schaumburg, Aurora, Elgin, Cary, Joliet, Evanston, Rockford, Grayslake

History of the Company: Superior Ambulance Service started in 1959 with one ambulance and today is the largest independent, locally owned, and operated emergency medical services provider in the Midwest. Superior employs more than 3,500 licensed EMTs, Paramedics and Nurses, operating a fleet of more than 800 ambulances throughout Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Superior also provides Critical Care, helicopter, and fixed wing emergency medical transportation.

EMTs and Paramedics provide safe transportation and quality medical care to sick and injured individuals within the scope of state EMS regulations. Superior provides the highest quality care in emergencies and scheduled medical transports.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality care to patients in the transport environment under the direction of the Program Medical Director and the referring and/or receiving Physician in accordance with Critical Care policies, protocols and standards of care.
• Autonomously evaluate critically ill or injured patients of all age groups (pediatric through adult), provide therapeutic intervention, emergency interventions, and preparation for transport (via ground or helicopter) from hospitals or accident scenes.
• Maintain clinical proficiency across all aspects of the Critical Care Division’s scope of practice including care of patients with neurological emergencies, cardiac emergencies, pediatric emergencies, obstetrical emergencies, traumatic emergencies, and any other patient populations transported by the Critical Care Division.
• Maintain clinical competency in all critical care procedures and equipment, including but not limited to ventilators, IV pumps, dopplers, chest tubes, hemodynamic monitoring, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps, ventricular assist devices, Impella cardiac assist devices, transcutaneous/transvenous pacers, external ventricular drains, and advanced airway management.

Qualifications

• 2 years current ALS experience
• Current Critical Care certification
• Possess a valid driver's license, satisfactory driving record and must be able to safely operate a vehicle in various conditions, including daytime, nighttime and inclement weather

Education

• Paid continuing education including maintaining of certifications
• NRP within 1 year of employment

Hours: Full Time

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling
• Competitive compensation
• Immediate EMT / Paramedic job placement
• Multiple station locations with the ability to transfer - throughout the company
• Opportunity to work overtime
• Health/dental/life insurance

  Check out our career site benefits page to learn about our comprehensive benefits options that include medical, vision, dental, 401k, disability, FSA, HSA, vacation and paid time off here: Benefits Page.

  Superior Ambulance Service is committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. We are an AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Qualified applicants of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. M/F/D/V

  Salary Range

  USD $30.00 - USD $40.00 /Hr. rates offered based on years of experience and full time scheduled templates. Additional earnings via bi-weekly bonus up to $4.00 /HR.