Paramedic/Firefighter - North Boone Fire District #3

Metro Paramedic Services; Poplar Grove (IL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for Career Advancement

Competitive Wages

401(k) with Company Contribution

Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Metro Paramedic Services is seeking a full-time Paramedic/Firefighter for the North Boone Fire District #3 contract in Poplar Grove, Illinois. Candidates must hold a Paramedic License and have CPR certification, with a preference for those having Firefighter II certification and a year of experience. The position offers an annual starting pay of $73,216 and benefits such as 401(k) with company contributions and medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Must have a Paramedic License and CPR certification.
• Valid Illinois Driver's License required.
• Candidates must be at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care and transportation for patients at the EMT-P level.
• Complete pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check.

Skills

Paramedic License

CPR Certified

21 Years of age

Valid Illinois Driver's License

Education

Firefighter II or Basic Operations Firefighter Certification

1 year experience

Job description

Overview

Metro Paramedic Services, Inc. is a subsidiary of Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Services, Inc. We contract 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 North Boone Fire District #3 contract. The base annual starting pay is $73,216.

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- preferred
• 1 year experience - preferred
• 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 $22.00/Hr.