EMT Des Plaines

Superior Ambulance Service; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Competitive compensation

Immediate EMT / Paramedic job

Multiple station locations

Overtime

Health/dental/life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth

Job summary

Superior Ambulance Service is hiring EMTs and Paramedics for various positions in Illinois, including Des Plaines. Flexible scheduling, competitive compensation, and immediate job placement are offered.

The company operates a large fleet and provides health/dental/life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and growth opportunities. Eligible candidates must have an EMT or Paramedic license (NREMT or state license) and a valid driver’s license, with pre-employment checks including physical and

Qualifications

• NREMT or state license (or pending).
• Provide medical care at EMT/Paramedic level while safely transporting patients.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate patient care as trained as an EMT.
• Safely transport patients and navigate using maps and addresses.
• Assess patients and communicate condition to medical professionals.
• Document patient condition, medical history, and treatment provided.
• Provide documentation for billing information.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and monitor fluid levels and gauges.

Skills

EMT/Paramedic

Valid driver’s license

Medical documentation

Pre-employment interview

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 4,000 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 appropriate patient care as stipulated in their training as an EMT.
• Provide safe transportation, to include accurately discerning street names through map reading, the ability to correctly distinguish house numbers, and addresses of business locations, in the most expedient manner, are essential.
• Appropriately assess a patient and accurately convey the condition to other medical professionals.
• Provide an accurate written report describing a patient's condition, medical history, and the treatment provided.
• Provide appropriate documentation for billing information.
• Maintain the vehicle in sanitary condition, in addition to monitoring all fluid levels and gauges.

Qualifications

• NREMT (National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians) or current state license (or pending).
• Ability to provide - medical care, at the EMT or Paramedic level, while safely transporting patients.
• 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.
• Pass a pre-employment interview including a physical and lifting examination, drug screen, and background check.
• Attend company provided training and driving course.

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
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunity for Career Growth

Additional earnings via bi-weekly bonus up to $4.00/HR.

Salary Range

USD $20.00 - USD $25.50 /Hr. rates offered based on years of experience and full time scheduled templates.