Paramedic

1002 Adventist Midwest Management Services; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

PTO from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Career Development

Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Pet Benefits

Job summary

UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is seeking a Paramedic for full‑time day shift in Hinsdale, Illinois. You will assist higher-trained staff, provide patient care, and support emergency response teams while following infection control standards.

Licensed Paramedic with BLS/ACLS, a valid driver’s license, and 1+ related experience are required or preferred. Salary ranges posted; benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and 403(b).

Qualifications

• Licensed Paramedic (PARA) required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required.
• Driver's License required.
• High school diploma required; Associate degree preferred.
• 1+ related work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists higher-trained personnel in providing effective care.
• Delivers exceptional customer service to patients, families, bystanders, and other responders.
• Supports community service and relationship functions as requested by leadership.
• Maintains a safe and infection-controlled work environment.
• Communicates effectively with healthcare team members and responders.
• Operates ambulance safely, keeps it stocked and ready.
• Completes patient care reports and daily checklists.
• Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls with appropriate treatment.

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

Tools

Paramedic license (PARA)

BLS CPR

ACLS

Driver's License

NIMS

Job description

Our promise to you: Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Benefits from Day One:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance Paid Time Off from Day One 403-B Retirement Plan 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave Career Development Whole Person Well-being Resources Mental Health Resources and Support Pet Benefits

Schedule: Full time Shift: Day (United States of America) Address: 120 N OAK ST City: HINSDALE State: Illinois Postal Code: 60521

Job Description:

• Assists higher-trained personnel in providing effective care.
• Delivers exceptional customer service to patients, families, bystanders, and other response agency personnel.
• Supports community service and relationship functions as requested by leadership.
• Maintains a safe and effective work environment by adhering to infection control standards.
• Communicates effectively with healthcare team members and other emergency responders.
• Ensures the ambulance is clean, stocked, and ready for use at all times.
• Follows established policies, procedures, guidelines, medical protocols, and safety standards.
• Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls to provide care to ill and injured patients.
• Performs assessments and applies methods of treatment and transport based on medical protocols.
• Operates the ambulance safely and professionally, obeying traffic rules and regulations.
• Completes patient care reports, daily checklists, and other required documentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to assess, treat, and care for patients to the level of certification.
• Ability to maintain a professional and calm presence under the most critical situations.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle in a safe and professional manner.
• Ability to determine the nature of patient conditions and assess whether patients have pre-existing medical conditions.
• Ability to identify and treat life-threatening conditions within the paramedic's field of practice.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak conversational English.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated ability to follow written and verbal instructions effectively.
• Must have the ability to react calmly and effectively in the most critical situations.
• Knowledge to identify patient acuity levels.
• Ability to utilize and adapt to state-of-the-art technology, computer systems, and computer applications.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, and others of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to multi-task efficiently in a fast pace, high patient volume environment.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Emergency vehicle operations (Preferred).
• Defensive driving (Preferred).
• 5 years of driving passenger vehicles (Preferred).

Education:

• Associate [Preferred]
• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]

Work Experience:

• 1+ related work experience [Preferred]

Licenses and Certifications:

• Licensed Paramedic (PARA) [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS) [Required]
• Driver's License (DL) [Required]
• National Incident Management System FEMA Training (NIMS) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements:

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/yde4bfwx

Pay Range:

$22.26 - $35.62

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we’re committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.