Emergency Response Paramedic

$37,003 - $37,003/Yr

AMR - New Lenox, IL

Full-time

New Lenox, IL

10,001+ employees

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The position involves providing advanced medical care in emergency situations, primarily through ambulance services. The role requires assessing call situations, utilizing medical equipment, and ensuring patient care according to clinical protocols. The paramedic will also be responsible for driving the ambulance, managing the scene, and maintaining the unit's condition.

Responsibilities

• Assess each call situation to determine best course of action and appropriate protocol.
• Utilize medical equipment and procedures including defibrillator, EKG monitor, oxygen and suction devices, intravenous fluids, CPR and other procedures and medications as required to provide advanced medical care.
• Develop and utilize triage skills to provide optimal efficiency during calls.
• Provide patient care according to clinical protocols and safety requirements.
• Lift and move patients as required to provide optimum care.
• Communicate with receiving facility to receive medical direction and to provide critical information.
• Act as team leader and take responsibility for scene and unit management as needed.
• Drive the ambulance and provide map reading support to minimize call response time.
• Continuously maintain all required certifications.
• Monitor and maintain the general condition of the unit, keep it clean and stocked for optimal call response to maintain the image of AMR.
• Document activities with regard to patient care and billing completely to ensure appropriate information is available regarding each call.
• Follow policies and procedures regarding out-of-chute times and turnaround times.
• Consider patient status and insurance preferred facilities when determining transportation destinations.
• Report immediately to the on duty supervisor and/or account manager any incident involving a negative customer and/or patient interaction.
• Read medication/prescription labels and directions for usage in quick, accurate, and expedient manner.
• Communicate verbally with patients and significant others in various environments to interview patient, family members, and bystanders.
• Discern deviations/changes in eye/skin coloration due to patient's condition and to the treatment given.
• Converse with dispatcher and EMS providers via phone or radio as to status of patient.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED). Some advanced education preferred.
• Current state Paramedic License and maintain currency.
• Possess a valid State Driver's License.
• Current BCLS, ACLS, PALS or PEPP, BTLS or PHTLS Provider Certification and maintain currency.
• Driving record in compliance with AMR Safety and Driving policy.
• Some past work experience, preferably in healthcare desired.

Benefits

• Compensation of $17.79 per hour
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Support for continuing education and certifications