Paramedic

Company:  Northwest Rescue
Location: Rockford
Closing Date: 23/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Paramedic

Job Qualifications

* Valid National Registry Paramedic Certificate
* Valid Illinois Paramedic License
* Valid U.S. Driver’s License required
* Current AHA Basic Life Support certification
* AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification
* AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support
* ITLS / PHTLS

Job Functions

Under the direction of the area leadership, the purpose of this position is performing as a Paramedic in a mobile setting. Employees in this classification perform highly skilled, technical level work. Position is responsible for providing emergency medical services. The position provides medical services, including response, assessment, treatment as authorized by SMOs, and transport. The employee must follow all policies as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures. Performs related duties as assigned.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Requires the ability to use computer software for operational and clinical tasks.
* Requires the ability to process information and complete tasks in a timely manner.
* Physical Ability: tasks involve the ability to exert very heavy physical effort in very heavy work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of heavy objects and materials.

Scheduling: 24-hour rotating schedule.

Environmental Factors: tasks may risk exposure to extreme heat/cold or extreme weather conditions, strong odors and/or smoke, strong and/or toxic chemicals, and dust or pollen.

The process consists of a leadership interview board. Candidates given a conditional offer of employment. Certification-appropriate system entrance skills/written testing will be required for out of system applicants.

Job Type: Full-time, Part-time

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $28.00 per hour

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Night shift
* Overtime

Work Location: In person
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