Paramedic Naperville

Edward Ambulance Services

Naperville (IL)

On-site

USD 37,000 - 48,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation with Weekend]

Weekend Differential Bonus

401(k)

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Scheduling for Students

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Professional Development Assistance

Referral Bonus Program

Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

On-Site Continuing Education

Uniform Allowance

Job summary

Edward Ambulance Services in Naperville, IL seeks a Paramedic (EMT-P) to provide medical care and transport under medical direction. The role requires 18+ years, IL EMT-P certification, and a valid driver's license, with pre-employment testing and background checks.

Benefits include health/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and ongoing professional development. Must be able to perform duties in transport settings and meet certification requirements.

Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years of age.
HS Diploma or GED.
IL State EMT-P certification.
Tested into or will test into Edward Hospital EMS System.
Valid Driver’s License & good driving record.
Consent to criminal background check.
Pass the pre-employment testing including a complete physical & lifting agility examination along with a successful interview.

Responsibilities

Provide high quality care to patients in the transport environment under the direction of the Program Medical Director and the referring and/or receiving Physician.
Autonomously evaluate critically ill or injured patients of all age groups, provide therapeutic intervention, emergency interventions, and preparation for transport.
Collaborate with other team members including drivers, leadership, and healthcare partners.
Assess for changes in patient status and address family concerns.
Plan, organize and position equipment for use in emergencies before, during, and after transport.
Maintain complete and accurate records and participate in quality assurance programs.

Education

HS Diploma or GED

IL State EMT-P certification

Tested into Edward Hospital EMS System

Tools

Valid Driver’s License & good driving record

Job description

Overview

Edward Ambulance Servicesis an equal opportunity employer and is operated by Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Service, Inc.

The basic function of the Paramedic is to provide medical care and transportation for a patient at the Paramedic (EMT-P) level, within their scope of practice, as stipulated by Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the system Medical Director.

Responsibilities

The primary duties and responsibilities of the Paramedic consist of, but are not limited to the following:

Provide high quality care to patients in the transport environment under the direction of the Program Medical Director and the referring and/or receiving Physician in accordance with system policies, protocols, and standards of care.
Autonomously evaluate critically ill or injured patients of all age groups (pediatric through adult), provide therapeutic intervention, emergency interventions, and preparation for transport.
Collaborate with other members of the team, including, drivers, coworkers, leadership, other healthcare partners and customers.
Assess for and detect changes in the status of patients and demonstrate a proactive approach to solving patient and family problems.
Plan organize and position equipment and supplies for use in emergency conditions before, during and after transport.
Maintain complete and accurate records, participate in quality assurance programs, perform data collection, and participate in any special projects.
Maintain clinical proficiency across all aspects of the scope of practice including care of patients with neurological emergencies, cardiac emergencies, pediatric emergencies, obstetrical emergencies, traumatic emergencies, and any other patient populations.
Perform all physical requirements of job in confined spaces and under adverse environmental conditions.
Complete transports initiated with in the time frame of the scheduled shift, understanding that completion of these transports might extend beyond normal work hours.
Participation in all required didactic, clinical and lab education programs and maintenance of all required certifications and licenses.
Complete and maintain currency in all areas of safety education as required by Edward Ambulance.
Demonstrate effective communication skills with all external and internal customers, including patients and their families, hospital staff, the community, other Edward Ambulance staff and administration. Represents Edward Ambulance in a professional manner.

Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years of age
HS Diploma or GED
IL State EMT-P certification
Tested into or will test into Edward Hospital EMS System
Valid Driver’s License & good driving record
Consent to criminal background check
Pass the pre-employment testing including a complete physical & lifting agility examination along with a successful interview

Preferred