Paramedic: Life-Saving EMS in Action

SSM Health; Mount Vernon (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health in Illinois is seeking a full-time Emergency Department role with a schedule of 11:00am to 11:30pm and weekend/holiday rotation. Provides basic and advanced life support treatment, care and evaluation of patients on scene.

You will stabilize patients, monitor conditions, educate families, maintain equipment, and perform clerical duties as needed. Required credentials include BLS HCP and Paramedic; EMT-NREMT is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or 10 years of work experience.
• BLS HCP certification and paramedic credentials.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and intervene to stabilize ill or injured patients during transport.
• Initiate interventions per team protocols and monitor patient condition.
• Educate patient and family about illness and therapies.
• Inspect and maintain equipment for safety.
• Assist with treatments supervised by provider or RN.

Skills

BLS HCP

Paramedic

ALS

PALS

EMT-NREMT

Education

High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience

Job description

SSM Health in Illinois is seeking a full-time Emergency Department role with a schedule of 11:00am to 11:30pm and weekend/holiday rotation. Provides basic and advanced life support treatment, care and evaluation of patients on scene.

You will stabilize patients, monitor conditions, educate families, maintain equipment, and perform clerical duties as needed. Required credentials include BLS HCP and Paramedic; EMT-NREMT is a plus.