PARAMEDIC

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Under general supervision of a Paramedic In-Charge or Ambulance Commander, a paramedic provides emergency medical care and transportation to victims of trauma, injury or illness; participates in training drills and exercises, attends training programs, maintains paramedic equipment and fire house facilities; and performs related duties as required

• · Responds to calls for emergency medical assistance to provide pre-hospital emergency medical
• · Treats sick and injured persons at fire and emergency scenes by assessing the nature and extent of illness or injury and following established protocols
• · Uses medical equipment, administers medications, applies cardiac monitors, and performs other advanced life support procedures in accordance with Region EMS System protocols
• · Prepares patients for transport to hospital facilities, placing them on a stretcher or other conveyance devices, lifting and carrying patients as required
• · Prepares patient care reports and other documents as required
• · Inspects and ensures that medical, electronic and communications equipment on an ambulance
• · Inspects the operational condition of ambulance and related apparatus and performs routine operator maintenance checks of ambulances
• · Inventories supplies on ambulance, inspects the condition and quality, and restocks supplies following each run or as required
• · Ensures safe operation while driving the ambulance and other vehicles to and from emergency scenes and hospitals
• · May participate in public education safety programs to educate the public concerning fire prevention and safety programs
• · Attends training classes and participates in company drills relating to paramedic protocols; hazardous materials awareness and operations, extrication and related Emergency Medical Service (EMS) operations
• · Performs general maintenance and cleaning of Fire Department equipment and general housekeeping of firehouse facilities
• · Strictly employs universal precautions, proper barrier devices and routine hand washing in the prevention of disease transmission

Additional duties may be required for this position

Location:Vary

Days:Sunday - Saturday

Hours:Vary

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

• · A current, valid,State of Illinois certification as a licensed Paramedic/EMT-P
• · A current, valid, U.S.driver's license

Failure to attach these documents may result in an incomplete application and you may not be considered for this position.

NOTE:

If you experience difficulty attaching your required documentation, please call the Help Desk at  between the hours of 8:30am (CST) and 4:30pm (CST), Monday through Friday. You can also e-mail your documents to fire-application . It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure the required documentation is properly attached to the application by the close of the application period.

APPLICATION EVALUATION:
Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code.

Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide…