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Travel Paramedic needed for a 13-week contract near Mount Carmel, IL. Provide advanced life support in county and hospital EMS, working two 24-hour shifts per week with pay up to $45/hr based on experience. This role offers extended time off between shifts and the chance to impact a close-knit community.

Key Responsibilities:

Respond to 911 emergency calls and provide advanced prehospital care in county and hospital EMS settings. Perform comprehensive patient assessments, identify life-threatening conditions, and initiate appropriate interventions. Administer medications, establish IV/IO access, and perform advanced airway management per EMS protocols. Provide advanced cardiac life support, including ECG interpretation, cardiac monitoring, and defibrillation when indicated. Stabilize and transport critically ill or injured patients to appropriate medical facilities. Collaborate with emergency department physicians, nurses, dispatchers, and other first responders to coordinate patient care. Safely operate emergency medical equipment and assist with ambulance operations. Complete accurate patient care reports (PCRs) and maintain thorough documentation of assessments, treatments, and outcomes. Assist with interfacility transfers and emergency patient transport as assigned. Maintain readiness of ambulances, medical supplies, medications, and emergency equipment.

Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited paramedic education program. Current Illinois Paramedic License or eligibility to obtain licensure before assignment. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification. Valid driver's license and ability to meet ambulance operation requirements. Ability to work independently, demonstrate sound clinical judgment, and respond effectively to high-pressure emergency situations. Strong communication, teamwork, and critical-thinking skills.

Preferred Skills:

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification preferred. NREMT Paramedic certification preferred. Minimum 1-2 years of recent paramedic experience preferred. Previous experience in 911 emergency response, rural EMS, county EMS, or hospital-based ambulance services strongly preferred.