Emergency Department EMT/Paramedic – Evening Shift

Northwestern Medicine; McHenry (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Professional Development

Wellbeing Fund

401(k) Matching

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Annual Salary Increase and Bonus

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is hiring an Emergency Department Paramedic for an evening shift (10am-10:30pm) providing critical patient care under RN and physician supervision. The position emphasizes rapid assessment, monitoring, and treatment within scope of practice while supporting environment safety and communication.

Qualified candidates hold an EMT license (P preferred) with relevant experience, CPR/BLS, and may have ACLS/PALS.

Qualifications

• Current EMT license with minimal restrictions or EMT-B with 1+ year experience.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS).
• ACLS and PALS certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Administers treatments and procedures within scope of practice as ordered by physician and directed by nursing staff.
• Collects pertinent data and reports clinical findings to RN and physician.
• Provides patient care, monitoring and safety, and effective communication.
• Assists with OB/GYN care, phlebotomy, starting IVs and other duties as assigned.

Skills

EMT License

BLS Certification

Education

EMT-P or EMT-B with 1 year experience

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS Certification

ACLS/PALS (preferred)

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is hiring an Emergency Department Paramedic for an evening shift (10am-10:30pm) providing critical patient care under RN and physician supervision. The position emphasizes rapid assessment, monitoring, and treatment within scope of practice while supporting environment safety and communication.

Qualified candidates hold an EMT license (P preferred) with relevant experience, CPR/BLS, and may have ACLS/PALS.