Paramedic/Firefighter Newport

Metro-Paramedic-Services; Wadsworth (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company contribution

Medical, dental, vision & life ins.

Voluntary insurance (short-term, etc.)

Company provided training

Referral bonus

Job summary

Metro Paramedic Services, Inc. seeks a Paramedic/Firefighter for a Newport contract role. The base annual starting pay is $71,984, with responsibilities including medical care and patient transport within IDPH/EMS scope.

The position requires Illinois Paramedic and Firefighter credentials, valid driver’s license, and successful completion of standard pre-employment screenings. Metro offers comprehensive benefits and advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Paramedic license required.
• Firefighter II or Basic Operations Firefighter Certification required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience.
• CPR certification required.
• 21+ years of age.
• Valid Illinois Driver's License.
• ACLS training provided by Metro; PALS training provided.
• Pre-employment physical, drug screen and background check required.

Skills

Paramedic license

Firefighter II/basic ops

1 year experience

CPR certified

21+ years old

Illinois driver’s license

ACLS

PALS

Background check

Job description

Overview

Metro Paramedic Services, Inc. contracts with local municipalities to provide Emergency Medical Services, Rescue and/or Fire Services. Much of our proven success is attributable to the exceptional, compassionate customer service provided by our employees.

We are currently seeking a full-time Paramedic/Firefighter for our Newport contract. The base annual starting pay is $71,984.

The basic function of theParamedic/Firefighter is to provide medical care and transportation for a patient at theParamedic/Firefighter (EMT-P) level, within their scope of practice, as stipulated by Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and/or EMS Commission of Illinois.

Qualifications

Paramedic/Firefighter Qualifications:

• Paramedic License
• Firefighter II or Basic Operations Firefighter Certification
• 1 year experience
• CPR Certified
• 21 Years of age
• Valid Illinois Driver's License
• ACLS (Metro will train)
• PALS (Metro will train)
• Successfully completion of pre-employment physical, drug screen and background check

Paramedic/Firefighter Benefits:

• Opportunitiesfor Career Advancement
• Competitive Wages
• Ability to Receive on Demand Pay Before Pay Day
• 401(k) with Company Contribution
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Voluntary Insurance (short-term disability, critical illness, accidental & legal)
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• Holiday Pay
• Tuition Assistance
• Company Provided Training
• Referral BonusAvailable

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Wage

USD $21.63/Hr.