Paramedic Elgin

Superior Ambulance Service, Inc.; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Health/dental/life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Overtime eligibility

Job summary

Superior Ambulance Service, Inc. is hiring paramedics to deliver high-quality pre-hospital care across multiple Illinois locations including Elgin. You will assess, treat, and transport patients, while documenting care and ensuring safe vehicle operation.

Candidates must hold EMT/Paramedic licensure, pass background checks, and maintain a valid driver’s license. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Must hold NREMT or state license (or pending).
• Provide medical care at EMT/Paramedic level while transporting patients.
• Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.
• Pass pre-employment interview including a physical and lifting exam, drug screen, and background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate patient care as stipulated in training as a Paramedic.
• Provide safe transportation and accurate map-reading to reach locations.
• Assess patient and convey condition to medical professionals.
• Document patient condition, history, and treatment provided in writing.
• Provide documentation for billing information.
• Maintain vehicle sanitation and monitor fluid levels and gauges.

Skills

Patient care

Map reading

Safe driving

Medical documentation

Teamwork

Education

NREMT or state license

EMT-Paramedic certification

Tools

EMS equipment operation

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.

Salary Range

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