Single Paramedic Onsite; Rockford, IL

Paramedic

Department: Emergency Medical Services
Reports To: Lieutenant, Captain, Deputy Chief, or Fire Chief

The Northwest Fire Protection District is seeking compassionate, clinically skilled, and patient-focused Paramedics to join our Emergency Medical Services team. The Paramedic provides Advanced Life Support (ALS) care to patients experiencing medical emergencies, traumatic injuries, and critical illnesses while delivering exceptional customer service to the communities we serve.

This position is dedicated exclusively to Emergency Medical Services and does not include firefighting responsibilities. Paramedics work closely with EMTs, firefighters, dispatchers, hospitals, and regional healthcare partners to provide timely, evidence-based prehospital care.

Successful candidates demonstrate sound clinical judgment, professionalism, teamwork, integrity, and a commitment to continuous education and quality improvement.

• Respond to emergency medical incidents and provide Advanced Life Support (ALS) care in accordance with Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), Regional EMS, and District protocols.

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and formulate appropriate treatment plans.

• Manage medical, traumatic, pediatric, obstetrical, psychiatric, and critically ill patients.

• Establish intravenous and intraosseous vascular access.

• Administer medications within the Illinois Paramedic scope of practice.

• Perform cardiac monitoring, 12-lead ECG acquisition and interpretation, synchronized cardioversion, transcutaneous pacing, and manual defibrillation.

• Perform advanced airway management, including supraglottic airway placement and endotracheal intubation when authorized by protocol.

• Utilize mechanical CPR devices, capnography, point-of-care equipment, and other advanced EMS technologies.

• Determine appropriate transport destinations while collaborating with online medical control when required.

• Provide accurate hospital radio reports and patient handoffs.

• Deliver compassionate, respectful, and culturally competent care.

• Educate patients and family members regarding treatment and follow-up recommendations.

• Safely package, lift, move, and transport patients.

• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.

• Advocate for patient safety and quality clinical outcomes.

• Safely operate ambulances under emergency and non-emergency conditions.

• Complete daily inspections of ambulances, medications, controlled substances, medical equipment, and supplies.

• Ensure ambulance readiness through cleaning, restocking, and preventive maintenance reporting.

• Maintain accountability for narcotics and controlled medications in accordance with District policy and state regulations.

• Complete electronic patient care reports (ePCRs) accurately and before the end of each shift unless operationally delayed.

• Document assessments, treatments, medications, procedures, and patient dispositions completely and accurately.

• Complete incident reports and equipment documentation as required.

• Participate in continuing education programs and maintain all required certifications.

• Attend department meetings, clinical reviews, skills training, and quality improvement activities.

• Assist with EMS education, public education, and community outreach events as assigned.

• Mentor EMT students, new employees, and field interns when requested.

Applicants must possess:

• High school diploma or GED.

• Illinois Licensed Paramedic in good standing.

• National Registry Paramedic (preferred or required if applicable).

• Affiliation with Mercyhealth EMS (within 1 month)

• Current American Heart…