Openings in multiple locations: Elmhurst, Oak Lawn, Markham, Chicago (Illinois Medical District & Chicago North), Des Plaines, Green Oaks, Schaumburg, Aurora, Elgin, Cary, Joliet, Evanston, Rockford, Grayslake
History 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.
Responsibilities
The primary duties and responsibilities of the EMT consist of, but are not limited to the following:
- Provide appropriate patient care as stipulated in their training as an EMT.
- Provide safe transportation, to include accurately discerning street names through map reading, the ability to correctly distinguish house numbers, and addresses of business locations, in the most expedient manner, are essential.
- Appropriately assess a patient and accurately convey the condition to other medical professionals.
- Provide an accurate written report describing a patient's condition, medical history, and the treatment provided.
- Provide appropriate documentation for billing information.
- Maintain the vehicle in sanitary condition, in addition to monitoring all fluid levels and gauges.
- EMT National Registry and/or current state license (or pending).
- Ability to provide - medical care, at the EMT or Paramedic level, while safely transporting patients.
- Possess 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 weather.
- Pass a pre-employment interview including a physical and lifting examination and a drug screening.
- Attend company provided training and driving course.
- 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
The Company 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
Additional earnings via bi-weekly bonus up to $4.00/HR.
Salary Range
USD $20.00 - USD $25.00 /Hr. rates offered based on years of experience and full time scheduled templates.
About the company
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The Midwest leader in EMS, Superior Air-Ground Ambulance, Inc. was founded in 1959 by David and Blanche Hill as a humble operation out of their residence in Bellwood, Illinois. Since then, Superior has grown to be the largest independent, family owned and operated EMS provider in the Midwest.
Superior and its affiliates employ 3,500 individuals throughout Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin to make a positive difference in people’s lives through professional, competent, and compassionate patient care and transportation, with a commitment to safety and efficiency. We provide services ranging from wheelchair to aeromedical transportation and everything in between, including medical staffing for sporting events, concerts and more. We also offer free EMT classes with a guaranteed job placement upon receiving their EMT licensure.
We believe in timeliness in everything we do and looking professional in our appearance and actions. Customer experience is our highest priority, and we believe in safety, always. Learn more about our mission at superiorambulance.com.