Paramedic

Schedule:

Part-Time | 36 hours per pay period Every other weekend |

Friday, Saturday, Sunday Hours:

6am - 6pm

Duties and Responsibilities:

Respond to 911 calls for medical assistance when on shift or on call. Operate ambulance equipment and respond to radio transmissions. Lead and coordinate the team responding to the emergency. Quickly and efficiently assess a patient's condition and determine what treatment, if any, is needed. Provide first aid or life support to patients who are sick or injured. Prepare patients for and safely transport them to the emergency department of a hospital or other healthcare facility. Report observations and any treatment provided to physicians, nurses, or other healthcare staff. Write and submit concrete and accurate reports on incidents. Inventory and replace medical supplies and clean equipment after use. Adhere to established medical protocols and procedures as well as legal guidelines and health and safety standards. Keep abreast with new treatments and medical procedures through continuous training. Maintain a clean building and ambulance bays. Attend all scheduled Association meetings. Adhere to all bylaws set forth by the Savanna Community Ambulance Association. Maintain a clean and complete uniform, personal hygiene, and a professional, pleasant, and polite demeanor to all persons with whom you come in contact while on duty. Maintain a valid driver's license and Paramedic license at all times.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required Current Illinois Paramedic License Current CPR certification Current in Illinois Region 1 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) protocols Fluency in spoken and written English Possess a valid driver's license Ability to bend, pull, push, and lift up to 50 pounds Ability to exercise sound judgment while working in a stressful environment Must have or be willing to get the following certifications within 30 days of hire: ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) PHTLS (Prehospital Trauma Life Support)

Pay:

$23.00 per hour

License/Certification:

Illinois Paramedic License (Required)

Work Location:

In person