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LifeLine Ambulance Illinois

Critical Care Paramedic

Pay: $28–$35/hr

Posted: 4 days ago

Location: Chicago, IL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 day ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/3/2026

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What they do

A Paramedic administers basic or advanced emergency medical care and assesses injuries and illnesses. May administer medication intravenously, use equipment such as EKGs, or administer advanced life support to sick or injured individuals.

$48,761 / year median in Illinois

+5% projected growth

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Job Description

Critical Care Paramedic LifeLine Ambulance Illinois - 3.4 Chicago, IL Job Details Full-time $28 - $35 an hour 18 hours ago Qualifications

EVOC NRP

Certification PALS Certification ACLS Certification High school diploma or GED Driver's License Paramedic License PHTLS Full Job Description As a Critical Care Paramedic (CCP), you'll provide advanced inter-facility transport for critically ill or injured patients, often working alongside critical care nurses, respiratory therapists, or other advanced practitioners to deliver ICU-level care during transport

Core Responsibilities:

Provide comprehensive critical care during patient transport, including: Ventilator management, advanced airway maintenance, IV medication administration, infusion therapies, and cardiac monitoring. Use and management of cardiac monitors, ventilators, and IV pumps. Collaborate with critical care nurses and online medical control physicians to develop and execute patient care plans. Maintain unit readiness, including cleanliness and supply levels for critical care transports.

Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED required; completion of an accredited Paramedic program mandatory, Active Illinois Paramedic license, Critical Care Paramedic (CCP) certification or equivalent, if required by Illinois regulations. Valid driver's license, EVOC, ACLS, PALS, PHTLS, ITLS, NRP IND123