OverviewSuperior Ambulance Service of IL is seeking to hire Paramedics with proven leadership skills and years of experience to join the Illinois Critical Care Division. We are a progressive transport team affiliated with academic Adult and Pediatric Level I Trauma and Transplant Centers in the Chicagoland area. Paramedics will work collaboratively with CCT personnel to provide high quality pre-hospital and interfacility advanced life support including assessment, triage, and treatment utilizing standards and guidelines established. Responsibilities
Provide high quality care to patients in the transport environment under the direction of the Program Medical Director and the referring and/or receiving Physician in accordance with Critical Care policies, protocols and standards of care.
Autonomously evaluate critically ill or injured patients of all age groups (pediatric through adult), provide therapeutic intervention, emergency interventions, and preparation for transport (via ground or helicopter) from hospitals or accident scenes.
Maintain clinical proficiency across all aspects of the Critical Care Division’s scope of practice including care of patients with neurological emergencies, cardiac emergencies, pediatric emergencies, obstetrical emergencies, traumatic emergencies, and any other patient populations transported by the Critical Care Division.
Maintain clinical competency in all critical care procedures and equipment, including but not limited to ventilators, IV pumps, dopplers, chest tubes, hemodynamic monitoring, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps, ventricular assist devices, Impella cardiac assist devices, transcutaneous/transvenous pacers, external ventricular drains, and advanced airway management.
Qualifications
2 years current ALS experience
Current Critical Care certification
Education:
Paid continuing education including maintaining of certifications.
NRP within 1 year of employment
Candidates would need to work at station part time for a minimum of two months and succesfully complete field training for entry. (Special Events)
Preferred: ( Special Events)
ACLS Certification
PHTLS/ BTLS Certification
Benefits
Flexible scheduling
Competitive compensation
Immediate EMT / Paramedic job placement
Multiple station locations with the ability to transfer - throughout the company
Opportunity to work overtime
Health/dental/life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Opportunity for Career Growth
Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Service, Inc. is committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. M/F/D /V