Paramedic Services of Illinois

Paramedic/Firefighter - Western Springs

Western Springs, IL

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 811 days ago

Public Health

About the role

Our company culture is centered around the belief that every individual deserves prompt and professional medical attention delivered with empathy and respect.

Completes and maintains accurate records and documentation with regard to transport, equipment inspection, supplies usage incidents, and other forms of documentation inherent in the operation.
Maintains a clean and complete uniform, personal hygiene, and professional, pleasant, and polite demeanor to all persons with whom the individual comes in contact while on duty.
maintain pumping apparatus
Respond to fire alarms with assigned company; lay and connect hose; maintain pumping apparatus; hold nozzles and direct water streams; raise and climb ladders; ventilate burning structures; enter buildings to evacuate occupants.
Perform search and rescue of individuals in hazardous environments including collapsed buildings, auto accidents, hazardous material spills and confined spaces.
Support for specialized and advanced fire/rescue/EMS training.
Excellent work environment with tremendous community support of the department.

For 50 years, we have been committed to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member is valued and respected.

Package Includes:
Company Culture: At Paramedic Services of Illinois, our company culture is built on the foundation of compassion, professionalism, and teamwork.
For 50 years, we have been committed to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member is valued and respected.
Join our team at Paramedic Services of Illinois and be part of a company that truly cares about its employees and the communities we serve.

As a Paramedic at Paramedic Services of Illinois, you will be an integral part of our team, responding to emergency calls and providing essential medical care to patients in need.
Responding promptly to emergency calls and assessing the medical needs of patients.
Administering appropriate medical treatment and interventions according to established protocols and guidelines.
Communicating effectively with patients, families, healthcare professionals and other emergency responders to ensure coordinated and efficient patient care.
Demonstrates, by attendance and documentation, compliance with PSI and/or the Department of Health requirements for continuing education and licensure.

At Paramedic Services of Illinois, we are dedicated to providing compassionate and high-quality emergency medical care to our community.
As a Paramedic at Paramedic Services of Illinois, you will be an integral part of our team, responding to emergency calls and providing essential medical care to patients in need. Your primary responsibilities will include:
Demonstrates the ability to safely lift, transfer, and maneuver patients in and out of ambulances, facilities, residences, and other locations.
Inspects and promptly reports damage, deficiencies, safety issues or other problems with ambulances, company vehicles, equipment and supplies, or any other matters relevant to the safe, efficient and proper operation of the company; assists with vehicle and equipment maintenance and station maintenance.
Participates in public education, public relations, public health safety programs, emergency medical service training, fire training, fire prevention activities, fire suppression, rescue, extrication, hazardous material situations, demonstrations, instructing, and any other activity that would benefit the company, its contracting communities, or the general public.
Operate all types of fire operation and rescue equipment including portable fire extinguishers, pike poles, hand lines, smoke ejectors, salvage covers, forcible entry tools, aerial ladder equipment and emergency medical equipment.

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