About This Role
This 13-week contract role involves providing advanced life support in county and hospital EMS settings, working two 24-hour shifts per week. The position offers extended time off between shifts and the opportunity to make a significant impact within a close-knit community.
Responsibilities
- Respond to 911 emergency calls and provide advanced prehospital care in county and hospital EMS settings
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments, identify life-threatening conditions, and initiate appropriate interventions
- Administer medications, establish IV/IO access, and perform advanced airway management per EMS protocols
- Provide advanced cardiac life support, including ECG interpretation, cardiac monitoring, and defibrillation when indicated
- Stabilize and transport critically ill or injured patients to appropriate medical facilities
- Collaborate with emergency department physicians, nurses, dispatchers, and other first responders to coordinate patient care
- Safely operate emergency medical equipment and assist with ambulance operations
- Complete accurate patient care reports (PCRs) and maintain thorough documentation of assessments, treatments, and outcomes
- Assist with interfacility transfers and emergency patient transport as assigned
- Maintain readiness of ambulances, medical supplies, medications, and emergency equipment
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited paramedic education program
- Current Illinois Paramedic License or eligibility to obtain licensure before assignment
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Valid driver's license and ability to meet ambulance operation requirements
- Ability to work independently, demonstrate sound clinical judgment, and respond effectively to high-pressure emergency situations
- Strong communication, teamwork, and critical-thinking skills
Nice to have:
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
- NREMT Paramedic certification
- Minimum 1-2 years of recent paramedic experience
- Previous experience in 911 emergency response, rural EMS, county EMS, or hospital-based ambulance services
Important Details
- Schedule: Two 24-hour shifts per week
- Contract: 13-week