Paramedic DeKalb

Superior Ambulance Service, Inc.; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 3,720,000 - 4,822,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Health/dental/life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth

Job summary

Superior Ambulance Service, Inc. is hiring Paramedics in multiple Illinois locations including Elmhurst, Oak Lawn, Chicago, Des Plaines, Schaumburg, and more. Responsibilities include providing high‑quality patient care, safe transportation, and accurate documentation.

The role offers flexible scheduling, competitive compensation, and opportunities for career growth. Salary ranges from USD 26.50 to USD 35.00 per hour, with bi-weekly bonuses possible.

Qualifications

• NREMT or state EMS license required.
• Ability to provide medical care at EMT/Paramedic level.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care per training as Paramedic.
• Transport patients safely and accurately read addresses and street names.
• Assess patient condition and communicate findings to medical professionals.
• Document patient condition, history, and treatment provided.
• Complete billing documentation accurately.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and monitor fluid levels.

Skills

EMT/Paramedic license

Safe driving

Documentation

Education

EMT certification/ED

Job description

Overview

Openings in multiple locations: Elmhurst, Oak Lawn, Markham, Chicago (Illinois Medical District & Chicago North), Des Plaines, Green Oaks, Schaumburg, Aurora, Elgin, Cary, Joliet, Evanston, Rockford, Grayslake

History of the Company: Superior Ambulance Service started in 1959 with one ambulance and today is the largest independent, locally owned, and operated emergency medical services provider in the Midwest. Superior employs more than 4,000 licensed EMTs, Paramedics and Nurses, operating a fleet of more than 800 ambulances throughout Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Superior also provides Critical Care, helicopter, and fixed wing emergency medical transportation.

EMTs and Paramedics provide safe transportation and quality medical care to sick and injured individuals within the scope of state EMS regulations. Superior provides the highest quality care in emergencies and scheduled medical transports.

Responsibilities

The primary duties and responsibilities of the Paramedic consist of, but are not limited to the following:

• Provide appropriate patient care as stipulated in their training as an Paramedic.
• Provide safe transportation, to include accurately discerning street names through map reading, the ability to correctly distinguish house numbers, and addresses of business locations, in the most expedient manner, are essential.
• Appropriately assess a patient and accurately convey the condition to other medical professionals.
• Provide an accurate written report describing a patient's condition, medical history, and the treatment provided.
• Provide appropriate documentation for billing information.
• Maintain the vehicle in sanitary condition, in addition to monitoring all fluid levels and gauges.

Qualifications

• NREMT (National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians) or current state license (or pending).
• Ability to provide - medical care, at the EMT or Paramedic level, while safely transporting patients.
• Possess a valid driver's license, satisfactory driving record and must be able to safely operate a vehicle in various conditions, including daytime, nighttime and inclement weather.
• Pass a pre-employment interview including a physical and lifting examination, drug screen, and background check.
• Attend company provided training and driving course.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling
• Competitive compensation
• Immediate EMT / Paramedic job placement
• Multiple station locations with the ability to transfer - throughout the company
• Opportunity to work overtime
• Health/dental/life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunity for Career Growth

Additional earnings via bi-weekly bonus up to $4.00/HR. #IND1

Salary Range

USD $26.50 - USD $35.00 /Hr. rates offered based on years of experience and full time scheduled templates.