Paramedic Elgin

Superior Ambulance Service, Inc.; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 35,128 - 47,527; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Competitive compensation

Health/dental/life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Opportunity for Career Growth

Job summary

A leading emergency medical services provider in Elgin is seeking a Paramedic to deliver quality medical care and transport injured individuals. Candidates must have an NREMT or state license and a valid driver's license. This position offers flexible scheduling, competitive compensation, and opportunities for career growth with multiple station locations available.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record required.
• Must pass pre-employment interview including physical, drug screen, and background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate patient care as stipulated in training.
• Assess and convey patient's condition to medical professionals.
• Maintain vehicle in sanitary condition.

Skills

Medical care at EMT or Paramedic level

Safe transportation of patients

Map reading

Education

NREMT or current state license

Job description

Overview

Superior Ambulance Service

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 2,500 licensed EMTs, Paramedics and Nurses, operating a fleet of more than 500 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 a 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

Check out our career site benefits page to learn about our comprehensive benefits options that include medical, vision, dental, 401k, disability, FSA, HSA, vacation and paid time off here: https://www.superiorambulance.com/benefits/.

The Company is committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. M/F/D/V

Salary Range

USD $25.50 - USD $34.50 /Hr. Rates offered based on years of experience and full time scheduled templates. Additional earnings via bi‑weekly bonus up to $4.00 /HR.