Special Events Team Paramedic

Life Ambulance Network; Niles Township (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

PTO for full and part-time associates

Overtime opportunities when desired

On-site continuing education

Family culture based on open communcal

EMS career advisers

Job summary

LifeLine is seeking Full & Part-time Special Event Paramedics to provide on-site medical care at concerts, sporting events, and other large gatherings in the Chicagoland area. Paramedics must remain composed under extreme stress to assess conditions and perform lifesaving procedures.

Responsibilities include pre-hospital care, rapid response, assessment, medication administration, and ALS/BLS measures per Region XI CNEMS orders.

Qualifications

• Illinois paramedic license and CPR certification.
• Must pass Region XI CNEMS Paramedic System Entry process.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license with good driving record; background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-hospital patient care as outlined in Region XI CNEMS Standing Medical Orders.
• Respond to emergency medical situations and provide care per Standing Medical Orders and training.
• Assess patient condition and determine course of treatment.
• Administer medications as outlined in Region XI CNEMS Standing Medical Orders.
• Perform basic or advanced life support measures as outlined in Region XI CNEMS Standing Medical Orders.

Education

Illinois IDPH Paramedic License

Current CPR Card

High School Diploma or GED

AHA BLS CPR Certificate

Job description

Position title

Paramedic/ EMT-P

Location

Special Events – Chicagoland Area

What we offer

• Competitive Pay, PTO for full and part-time associates, overtime opportunities when desired
• On-site continuing education
• Family culture based on open communication
• EMS career advisers

About LifeLine

Driven by care, the LifeLine philosophy permeates far beyond a slogan. Established in 2008, LifeLine has rapidly blossomed into a regional industry leader. Our staunch reputation is built on reliability, safety and innovation. Proudly serving our communities in Illinois and Michigan, LifeLine’s progressive expansion is reshaping medical transportation.

The opportunity

LifeLine is looking for Full & Part time Special Event Paramedics to provide on-site medical care to large crowds at various events (i.e. concerts, sporting events & more). Paramedics must be able to maintain their composure in extremely stressful situations in order to assess medical situations and perform emergency lifesaving procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-hospital patient care as outlined in Region XI CNEMS Standing Medical Orders.
• Respond to emergency medical situations and provide care that coincides with the Region XI Standing Medical Orders and level of training.
• Assess a patient’s condition and determine a course of treatment
• Administer medications as outlined in Region XI CNEMS Standing Medical Orders
• Perform basic or advanced life support measures as outlined in Region XI CNEMS Standing Medical Orders

Requirements

What you need to succeed

• Illinois Department of Public Health Licensure as a Paramedic
• Current CPR card
• Must successfully pass Region XI CNEMS Paramedic System Entry process
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid Driver’s License with a good driving record
• Consent to a criminal background check
• Ability to lift/push/pull at least 150+ lbs.

Required

• AHA BLS CPR Certificate (Required)
• IDPH EMT-Paramedic License (Require

Preferred

• ACLS Certificate
• PHTLS Certificate
• ITLS Certificate

LifeLine is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/ Disabled/Veterans.