Paramedic - Arrow Champaign (Full-Time

Overview

The Paramedic responds to emergency and non‑emergency ambulance requests. Has assigned daily and weekly duties, such as cleaning ambulances and medi‑vans, to complete during work hours. Provides directions and leadership to EMT on calls that require Advanced Life Support.

• Responds to emergency calls to provide efficient and immediate care to the ill and injured.
• Checks and monitors ambulance readiness.
• Cleans ambulances, utility vehicles, and crews quarters daily.
• Clearly communicates crew and vehicle position at all times.
• Provides direction to EMTs while on ambulance calls.
• Transports patients in wheel‑chair van when needed.
• Manages care of patients during transport to the hospital.
• Assesses blood glucose and provides treatment if necessary.
• Monitors heart rhythms, interprets 12‑lead ECG, and provides ACLS management when necessary.
• Performs CPR.
• Administers medications through multiple routes (IV, IO, IM, SQ, IN).
• Intubates adult and pediatric patients.
• Manages airway during transport.
• Assists in childbirth out of the hospital.
• Manages care of mother and baby.

• Driver’s License – Illinois Secretary of State (ILSOS).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – within 1 year – American Heart Association (AHA).
• ICS‑700:
  National Incident Management System (NIMS) – within 6 months – Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
• Introduction to Emergency Response to Terrorism (ERT) – within 6 months – FEMA.
• Licensed Paramedic – Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – within 1 year – American Heart Association (AHA).
• ICS‑200:
  National Incident Management System (NIMS) – within 6 months – FEMA.
• ICS‑100:
  National Incident Management System (NIMS) – within 6 months – FEMA.
• Hazardous Materials Awareness (Haz Mat) – within 6 months – FEMA.
• ICS‑800:
  National Incident Management System (NIMS) – within 6 months – FEMA.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – within 30 days – American Heart Association (AHA).
• Education:
  
  (unspecified),
  
  Work Experience:
  
  Driving.

Salary range: $21.67 per hour – $36.19 per hour. Compensation offered will depend on factors such as experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked, and compensation model.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.