Lead Paramedic Basic

AMR; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

AMR in Joliet, IL is seeking a Lead Paramedic Basic to provide emergency medical care and lead paramedic/EMT personnel on daily field operations. You will offer clinical guidance, mentorship, staff training support and ensure protocol compliance to deliver high-quality EMS services.

IMMEDIATELY HIRING! Full-time opportunity with a frontline leadership role and responsibilities spanning patient care, field coordination, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Paramedic experience.
• Some leadership experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED; higher education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily Paramedic Basic duties and assist field personnel.
• Monitor and support field staff to meet objectives.
• Assess calls and make medical decisions for the unit.
• Coordinate communication between field staff, management, and facilities.
• Ensure system status management and dispatch optimization.
• Maintain equipment records and ensure PCR transmission.
• Ensure compliance with GMR protocols and safety requirements.
• Report workplace incidents and follow policy.

Skills

Leadership

Decision-making

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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The Lead Paramedic provides emergency medical care and patient transportation while serving as a frontline leader for paramedic and EMT personnel. This role coordinates daily field operations, provides clinical guidance and mentorship, supports staff training, and ensures compliance with established medical protocols, safety standards, and organizational policies. The position maintains direct patient care responsibilities while providing operational leadership, promoting teamwork, and supporting high-quality patient care and efficient emergency medical service delivery.

IMMEDIATELY HIRING! FULL-TIME Opportunity

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES

• Perform the required daily functions of a Paramedic Basic and be readily available to assist field personnel.
• Monitor, communicate with, and support field staff in their tasks and objectives.
• Assess each call situation to determine the best course of action and make or approve all medical decisions of the unit.
• Act as a liaison between field staff, management, communications centers, healthcare facilities, and patient families.
• Work collaboratively with all allied health and public safety personnel to ensure excellent customer service and the best possible patient care.
• Ensure appropriate system status management goals are being upheld by monitoring system status and engaging directly with the communications center to pre-assign, reassign, and divert crews to provide optimal efficiency during calls.
• Ensure that all in-service units are in a serviceable condition and oversee proper/timely deployment of field staff. Monitor building, unit, and operations sites for cleanliness.
• Keep thorough and complete records of all issued equipment and be accountable for its return at the end of employee shifts.
• Assist road crews and supervisory staff with proper Patient Care Report (PCR) transmission.
• Ensure that staff is adhering to GMR protocols and properly resolve/escalate issues to the appropriate personnel.
• Promptly report and elevate any workplace injuries, vehicle incidents, and damage to property or equipment.
• Comply with all company policies and local, state, and federal employment laws while providing patient care according to clinical protocols and safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of Paramedic experience.
• Some leadership experience preferred.
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED). Some advanced education preferred.
• Skills: Strong leadership and decision-making skills. Strong listening and comprehension skills. Ability to adapt to quickly evolving situations. Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Credentials/Licenses: State Paramedic Certification. State Driver's License with driving record in compliance with GMR's Safety & Driving policy (proof required if conditional employment is made). BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, BTLS/PHTLS Certifications.

Why Choose GMR? Global Medical Response (careers) (GMR) and its family of solutions are dedicated to delivering compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. Here you'll embark on meaningful work that will make an impact on you and the customers we serve. View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world at www.AtaMomentsNotice.com () .

GMR's Core Behaviors keep care at the center, raise your hand, seek to understand, find a way together and be accountable unite our teams and set us apart in emergency medical services. EEO Statement: Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations (docs/site/non-discrimination) for individuals with a disability.

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