Special Events Paramedic

Overview

Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Service, Inc.

Openings in multiple locations: Elmhurst, Oak Lawn, Markham, Chicago (Illinois Medical District & Chicago North), Des Plaines, Green Oaks, Schaumburg, Aurora, Elgin, Cary, Joliet, Evanston, Rockford, Grayslake

History of the Company: Superior Ambulance Service started in 1959 with one ambulance and today is the largest independent, locally owned, and operated emergency medical services provider in the Midwest. Superior employs more than 2,500 licensed EMTs, Paramedics and Nurses, operating a fleet of more than 500 ambulances throughout Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Superior also provides Critical Care, helicopter, and fixed wing emergency medical transportation.

EMTs and Paramedics provide safe transportation and quality medical care to sick and injured individuals within the scope of state EMS regulations. Superior provides the highest quality care in emergencies and scheduled medical transports.

Responsibilities

The primary duties and responsibilities of the Paramedic consist of, but are not limited to the following:

Provide on-site medical care to large crowds such as sporting events, and local venue stand-by coverage.

Provide appropriate patient care as stipulated in their training as an Paramedic.

Provide safe transportation, to include accurately discerning street names through map reading, the ability to correctly distinguish house numbers, and addresses of business locations, in the most expedient manner, are essential.

Appropriately assess a patient and accurately convey the condition to other medical professionals.

Provide an accurate written report describing a patients condition, medical history, and the treatment provided.

Provide appropriate documentation for billing information.

Maintain the vehicle in sanitary condition, in addition to monitoring all fluid levels and gauges.

Qualifications

NREMT (National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians) or current state license (or pending).

Ability to provide – medical care, at the EMT or Paramedic level, while safely transporting patients.

Possess a valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Pass a pre-employment interview including a physical and lifting examination, drug screen, and background check.

Attend company provided training and driving course.

Candidates would need to work at station part time for a minimum of two months and succesfully complete field training for entry.

Preferred

ACLS Certification

PHTLS/ BTLS Certification

Benefits

Flexible scheduling

Competitive compensation

Immediate EMT / Paramedic job placement

Multiple station locations with the ability to transfer – throughout the company

Opportunity to work overtime

Health/dental/life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Opportunity for Career Growth

Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Service, Inc. is committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. M/F/D/V