Paramedic

About the role

Paramedics render care of injured or sick patients in emergency and non-emergency situations in a pre-hospital setting. This job requires the ability to act quickly and efficiently, as patients may be in critical situations. Paramedics respond to emergency calls and non-emergency situations to transport patients to medical facilities while providing Basic and Advanced Life Support Care. Evening and weekend work are regularly required due to the nature of the role.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ambulance in a complete state of readiness
• Respond to 911 calls for emergencies and other medical facilities for non-emergencies
• Respond and render prehospital care to incidents such as automobile accidents, heart attacks, slips and falls, childbirth, and gunshot wounds
• Assess nature patient's condition and extent of injury and treat within the scope of the Southwestern Illinois EMS SOGs
• Safely transport patient to hospital or other care facility
• Transfer patients to healthcare facilities and provide a report to complete transfer of care to a higher level of care
• Accurately document and record trip using computer electronic patient charting application
• Replace used supplies
• Check and ensure equipment are in proper working order
• Decontaminate the interior of the ambulance
• Administer medications orally, intravenously, sublingually, nebulized, or intramuscularly, obtain and transmit for interpretation electrocardiograms (EKGs), and use monitors
• Perform other related tasks and duties as required

Requirements

• At least 19 years of age at the time of hire
• Possess a High School diploma or GED certificate of completion
• Possess a valid State Driver’s License (Driving record from DMV is preferred)
• No felony convictions that prohibit licensure by Illinois Department of Public Health
• No factors incumbering EMS Licensure on Office Inspector General Exclusions Database
• Successfully complete all recruitment and selection components including, but not limited to, skills testing, detailed background investigation, and successfully pass the required post-offer processes: drug screen, baseline physical including vision and hearing exam, and essential physical demand testing
• Obtain FEMA Independent Study courses IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and IS-800 (within six months of hire)
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities in effective decision-making, interpersonal communications and conflict resolution
• Certification of National Registry Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic (preferred not required)
• Licensure with Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services a Paramedic (preferred not required)
• Licensure with Illinois Department of Public Health as a Paramedic (Required)
• Maintain American Heart Association CPR Certification Healthcare provider or Instructor (Required)
• Maintain American Heart Association ACLS Certification Healthcare provider or Instructor (Required)
• Maintain American Heart Association PALS Certification Healthcare provider or Instructor (Required)
• Maintain Certification in ITLS or PHTLS ( required) (PHTLS will only be permitted until first ITLS Course Available)
• Maintain Continuing Education related to all licensures and certifications

Qualifications

• Must have and maintain American Heart Association CPR Certification Healthcare provider or Instructor (Required)
• Must have and maintain American Heart Association ACLS Certification Healthcare provider or Instructor (Required)
• Must have and maintain American Heart Association PALS Certification Healthcare provider or Instructor (Required)
• Must have and maintain Certification in ITLS or PHTLS ( required) (PHTLS will only be permitted until first ITLS Course Available)
• Maintain Continuing Education related to all licensures and certifications

Skills

• Effective decision-making
• Interpersonal communications
• Conflict resolution
• Basic medical terminology and procedures
• Physical strength
• Great attention to detail

Benefits

MedStar Ambulance is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.