Paramedic: Advanced Life Support Specialist

aah; Illinois; On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health seeks a Paramedic in Illinois to provide advanced life support in pre-hospital and transport contexts. You will perform rapid patient assessments, manage airways, monitor rhythms, administer medications, and collaborate with EMS teams, physicians, and receiving facilities.

You will ensure safe vehicle operation, thorough documentation, infection prevention, and professional conduct as part of a full-time role offering a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of advanced life support protocols and pre-hospital care standards.
• Ability to perform rapid and accurate patient assessment and intervention.
• Skill in airway management, medication administration, and cardiac monitoring.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment within protocols and medical direction.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced life support EMS care per protocols and medical direction.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and initiate interventions.
• Administer medications and manage airway, cardiac monitoring, and defibrillation as authorized.
• Ensure safe patient handling, documentation, and handoff to receiving facilities.

Skills

Advanced life support

Patient assessment

Airway management

Medical decision-making

Communication

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

Paramedic licensure

Tools

ePCR systems

Job description

Advocate Health seeks a Paramedic in Illinois to provide advanced life support in pre-hospital and transport contexts. You will perform rapid patient assessments, manage airways, monitor rhythms, administer medications, and collaborate with EMS teams, physicians, and receiving facilities.

You will ensure safe vehicle operation, thorough documentation, infection prevention, and professional conduct as part of a full-time role offering a comprehensive benefits package.