Paramedic

Trinity Health; Melrose Park (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day One

DailyPay

Shift Differentials

Tuition Reimbursement

On-site Fitness Center

Team Culture

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Loyola Medicine Transport, part of Loyola Medicine in Chicago's western suburbs, is hiring a paramedic for its Emergency Medical Services team. You’ll provide high-quality pre-hospital care and inter-facility transfers, aligning with state protocols and Loyola’s standards of excellence.

Join a regional leader in healthcare, delivering compassionate care, ongoing education, and opportunities for career growth while working a rotating shift and contributing to patient outcomes across the Loyola

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must read, write and speak English fluently.
• Illinois Department of Public Health Paramedic License in good standing.
• CPR and ACLS certifications; ITLS or PHTLS, PALS, and NRP as required.
• Valid Illinois Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency medical care and transport for sick or injured patients.
• Perform BLS and ALS procedures as permitted by licensure and protocols.
• Assess patient conditions and communicate with medical personnel.
• Operate and maintain emergency vehicles and equipment safely.
• Maintain documentation and HIPAA confidentiality.
• Participate in equipment restocking, vehicle cleaning, and continuing education.

Skills

English fluency

Emergency care

Patient transport

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. Loyola Medicine Transport is based at Loyola University Medical Center and is part of a three-hospital system including Loyola University Medical Center, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, and MacNeal Hospital

If you are a Paramedic who’s interested in working for a regional leader in healthcare, delivering compassionate care and improving the lives of those in our communities, join the Loyola team and become Loyola Strong!

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Rotating Shift

Description

Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. Loyola Medicine Transport is based at Loyola University Medical Center and is part of a three-hospital system including Loyola University Medical Center, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, and MacNeal Hospital.

If you are a Paramedic who’s interested in working for a regional leader in healthcare, delivering compassionate care and improving the lives of those in our communities, join the Loyola team and become Loyola Strong!

What You’ll Do

Join our dynamic Emergency Medical Services team, providing high-quality pre-hospital care and intra-facility patient transfers in accordance with state protocols and Loyola’s standards of excellence. Under general supervision, the paramedic delivers timely, compassionate, and clinically appropriate care while maintaining professional interaction with patients, families, and healthcare teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide emergency medical care and transport for sick or injured patients.
• Perform BLS and ALS procedures as permitted by licensure and protocols.
• Accurately assess patient conditions and communicate effectively with medical personnel.
• Operate and maintain emergency vehicles and medical equipment safely.
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold patient confidentiality per HIPAA.
• Participate in equipment restocking, vehicle cleaning, and continuing education.

We Offer Our Paramedics

• Benefits from Day One
• DailyPay! Work today/Get paid today
• Competitive Shift Differentials
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & Loyola University Medical Center)
• Strong Team Culture
• Career Growth Opportunities

What You’ll Need For This Job

• Minimum Education: Must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent. Where applicable and as required must maintain Continuing Education per the local Medical Control Authorities and the state’s Department of Consumer & Industry Services.
• Contact With Others: Co-workers, clients, patients and families, medical personnel. Must be able to write, read and speak English fluently.
• Analytical Demands: Must be able to think and act calmly and quickly in emergency situations.
• Certification, Licensure, Registration: Illinois Department of Public Health Paramedic License in good standing.
• CPR - American Heart Association.
• ACLS - a current American Heart Association ACLS certification, maintained in good standing.
• Critical Care Paramedic employees must also have program certification and possess ITLS or PHTLS, PALS, and NRP certifications.
• Valid IL Driver's License.

Working Conditions

Physical Effort: Physical demands including lifting, climbing, pushing, stooping, bending, kneeling and crouching, and otherwise maneuvering heavy patients, with stretchers and equipment (at least 250 pounds). Must pass a pre-employment lift test.

Work Environment: Works outdoors, in weather common to the work location’s geographic area, on a regular basis. Exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue.

Compensation

Pay Range: $18.16 - $28.14 per hour

Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

Benefits

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Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.