Paramedic/Firefighter Newport

Metro Paramedic Services, Inc.; Wadsworth (IL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Advancement

Competitive Wages

On-Demand Pay

401(k) with Company Contribution

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Voluntary Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Holiday Pay

Tuition Assistance

Training Provided

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Metro Paramedic Services, Inc. in the United States seeks a Paramedic/Firefighter on a full-time basis for the Newport contract. The base annual starting pay is $71,984, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for advancement.

Duties include medical care and patient transport at the EMT-P level under IDPH/EMS Commission guidelines. Requirements include Paramedic License, Firefighter II or Basic Operations, CPR, age 21+, IL driver’s license, and pre-employment screenings.

Qualifications

• Paramedic license and Firefighter II certification required.
• Minimum 1 year clinical/fire experience and CPR certification.
• Must be 21 years or older with a valid IL driver's license.
• ACLS and PALS training available through Metro; background check required.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care and transportation for patients at EMT-P level within scope of practice.

Skills

Paramedic License

Firefighter II Certification

1 year experience

CPR Certified

21 Years of age

Valid 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

Wage

USD $21.63/Hr.