Paramedic - Merrillville

Superior Ambulance Service; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Overtime opportunities

Career growth

Job summary

Superior Ambulance Service in Merrillville, IN, has immediate Paramedic openings in Highland, Merrillville and Portage. Join a leading EMS provider and support critical care across our growing transport network.

Founded in 1959, Superior Ambulance Service is the largest independent, locally owned EMS provider in the Midwest, employing thousands of EMTs, Paramedics and nurses. Paramedics deliver high‑quality patient care and safe transport while adhering to state EMS regulations.

Qualifications

• NREMT or state license (or pending).
• Ability to provide medical care at EMT/Paramedic level while transporting patients.
• Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.
• Pass pre-employment interview including physical and lifting exam, drug screen, and background check.
• Attend company-provided training and driving course.

Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate patient care as per Paramedic training.
• Provide safe transportation and accurate map reading to reach locations.
• Assess patient and convey condition to medical professionals.
• Provide accurate written reports including patient history and treatments.
• Provide documentation for billing information.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and monitor fluids and gauges.

Skills

EMT/Paramedic licensure

Valid driver’s license

Medical care at EMT/Paramedic level

Safe patient transport

Pre-employment screening (physical, DL

Job description

Overview

Immediate Openings in multiple locations: Highland, Merrillville, Portage

Overview

Immediate Openings in multiple locations: Highland, Merrillville, Portage 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 4,000 licensed EMTs, Paramedics and Nurses, operating a fleet of more than 800 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 an 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
• 401k
• Health/dental/life insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunity for Career Growth