Paramedic

Rural Metro Fire Department; Streator (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Rural Metro Fire Department is immediately hiring Paramedics in Streator, Illinois. This role offers both full-time and part-time opportunities with a compensation rate of $23.00 per hour. Candidates will engage in advanced patient care and community relations.

Qualified individuals must hold a State Paramedic License and possess essential skills in emergency response, leadership, and medical equipment usage.

Qualifications

• Passionate about delivering compassionate, high-quality service.
• Must have a state driver's license.
• Driving record compliant with company policy is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess call situations to determine best course of action.
• Utilize Paramedic skills on medical equipment.
• Drive the ambulance on 911 responses.

Skills

Advanced patient care

Communication skills

Team leadership

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

State Paramedic License

BLS, ACLS, NREMT-Paramedic

Tools

Defibrillator

EKG monitor

Intravenous fluids

Job description

Paramedic

IMMEDIATE HIRING! FULL-TIME and PART-TIME PARAMEDIC Opportunity

Compensation: $23.00 per hour

We’re hiring Paramedics that are passionate about delivering compassionate, high-quality service and advanced patient care to our customers.

Responsibilities

• Assess each call situation to determine the best course of action while working with progressive Paramedic protocols.
• Utilize your Paramedic skills on medical equipment and procedures including defibrillator, EKG monitor, oxygen and suction devices, and intravenous fluids to provide advanced medical care.
• Communicate with patients and loved ones to provide information and assurance that care is being given.
• Act as Paramedic team leader and take responsibility for the scene and unit management as needed.
• Drive the ambulance on 911 responses.
• Work collaboratively and in a professional manner with all allied health and public safety personnel as well as your fellow Paramedics.
• Participate in community programs to maintain AMR image and establish strong community relations.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• State Paramedic License
• State Driver’s License
• BLS, ACLS, NREMT-Paramedic
• Driving record compliant with company policy
• Pass Physical Agility Test
• Some work experience, preferably healthcare

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.

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