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Paramedic - Crestwood

Paramedicservices Crestwood, IL 8 days ago

healthcare

About Us:

At Paramedic Services of Illinois, we are dedicated to providing compassionate and high-quality emergency medical care to our community. Our company culture is centered around the belief that every individual deserves prompt and professional medical attention delivered with empathy and respect.

What You’ll Do:

As a Paramedic at Paramedic Services of Illinois, you will be an integral part of our team, responding to emergency calls and providing essential medical care to patients in need. Your primary responsibilities will include:

Responding promptly to emergency calls and assessing the medical needs of patients.

Administering appropriate medical treatment and interventions according to established protocols and guidelines.

Demonstrates the ability to safely lift, transfer, and maneuver patients in and out of ambulances, facilities, residences, and other locations.

Communicating effectively with patients, families, healthcare professionals and other emergency responders to ensure coordinated and efficient patient care.

Completes and maintains accurate records and documentation with regard to transport, equipment inspection, supplies usage incidents, and other forms of documentation inherent in the operation.

Demonstrates, by attendance and documentation, compliance with PSI and/or the Department of Health requirements for continuing education and licensure.

Maintains a clean and complete uniform, personal hygiene, and professional, pleasant, and polite demeanor to all persons with whom the individual comes in contact while on duty.

Inspects and promptly reports damage, deficiencies, safety issues or other problems with ambulances, company vehicles, equipment and supplies, or any other matters relevant to the safe, efficient and proper operation of the company; assists with vehicle and equipment maintenance and station maintenance.

Participates in public education, public relations, public health safety programs, emergency medical service training, fire training, fire prevention activities, fire suppression, rescue, extrication, hazardous material situations, demonstrations, instructing, and any other activity that would benefit the company, its contracting communities, or the general public.

Requirements:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Current/Valid Illinois Driver’s License of proper classification

Successful completion of a Paramedic program and maintain a current/valid Illinois Department of Public Health License

Capable of completing continuing education and testing requirements in the system that you are assigned

State of Illinois Firefighter Certifications (for Firefighter applicants)

Successful completion of a professional and criminal background check

Successfully pass pre-employment testing including a Fit for Duty Physical, Drug Screening, Agility and Lifting Evaluation

Preferred Certifications (but not required):

ACLS

PALS/PEPP

PHTLS/ BTLS/ITLS

CPR Instructor

Compensation & Benefits Package Includes:

Competitive Pay - $26.50 Regular Time, $39.75 Overtime Rate

Paid Time Off/Sick time

401(k) Retirement Plan

Holiday Pay

24/72 Shifts

PPO Health & Dental Insurance

Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

Life Insurance

Credit Union Membership

Professional Liability Insurance

Scheduled Performance Evaluations

Flexible Benefits Plan (FSA)

Short & Long Term Off-Duty Disability Insurance

Aflac Insurance

Service Award Program

Employee Assistance Program

Bereavement Leave

Switch Time Privileges

Selective Tuition Reimbursement

Reimbursement for State of Illinois EMS Relicensing Fee

Uniforms Provided

Retirement Award Program

Company Culture:

At Paramedic Services of Illinois, our company culture is built on the foundation of compassion, professionalism, and teamwork. For 50 years, we have been committed to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member is valued and respected. Our philosophy extends not only to our patients but also to our employees, who play a vital role in fulfilling our mission of providing exceptional emergency medical care to our communities.

Join our team at Paramedic Services of Illinois and be part of a company that truly cares about its employees and the communities we serve.