Critical Care Paramedic

Critical Care Transport ParamedicOpenings in multiple locations: Elmhurst, Oak Lawn, Markham, Chicago (Illinois Medical District & Chicago North), Des Plaines, Green Oaks, Schaumburg, Aurora, Elgin, Cary, Joliet, Evanston, Rockford, GrayslakeHistory of the Company: Superior Ambulance Service started in 1959 with one ambulance and today is the largest independent, locally owned, and operated emergency medical services provider in the Midwest. Superior employs more than 4,000 licensed EMTs, Paramedics and Nurses, operating a fleet of more than 800 ambulances throughout Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Superior also provides Critical Care, helicopter, and fixed wing emergency medical transportation.EMTs and Paramedics provide safe transportation and quality medical care to sick and injured individuals within the scope of state EMS regulations. Superior provides the highest quality care in emergencies and scheduled medical transports.ResponsibilitiesThe primary duties and responsibilities of the CCT Paramedic consist of, but are not limited to the following: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.Qualifications2 years current ALS experienceCurrent Critical Care certificationPossess a valid driver's license, satisfactory driving record and must be able to safely operate a vehicle in various conditions, including daytime, nighttime and inclement weatherEducationPaid continuing education including maintaining of certificationsNRP within 1 year of employmentHours: Full TimeBenefitsFlexible schedulingCompetitive compensationImmediate EMT / Paramedic job placementMultiple station locations with the ability to transfer - throughout the companyOpportunity to work overtimeHealth/dental/life insuranceTuition reimbursementOpportunity for Career GrowthAdditional earnings via bi-weekly bonus up to $4.00/HR.Salary Range: USD $32.50 - USD $41.00 /Hr. rates offered based on years of experience and full time scheduled templates.