Job Description

Answer the Call. Save Lives. Make a Difference.

Are you a skilled and compassionate Paramedic looking for a career where every shift brings the opportunity to make a meaningful impact? Join our emergency medical services team and become a critical link in delivering life-saving care to patients when they need it most.

As a Paramedic, you'll provide advanced pre-hospital emergency medical care, respond to both emergency and non-emergency calls, and serve as the clinical leader of your assigned unit. Working alongside EMT partners, healthcare providers, and first responders, you'll utilize your expertise, critical thinking skills, and compassion to deliver exceptional patient care in a fast-paced and rewarding environment.

Shift: PRN

What You'll Do:

• Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls while providing high-quality patient care.
• Assess patient conditions, develop treatment plans, and administer advanced life support interventions.
• Operate within established protocols, clinical guidelines, and state regulations.
• Lead and supervise assigned EMT partners during patient care and transport activities.
• Make critical patient care decisions and ensure appropriate clinical interventions are delivered.
• Safely operate and maintain emergency response vehicles and equipment.
• Complete accurate patient care documentation and reports.
• Communicate effectively with hospitals, physicians, dispatch personnel, and other emergency responders.
• Provide compassionate care and exceptional customer service to patients and families during stressful situations.
• Maintain readiness of equipment, supplies, and vehicles to ensure operational excellence.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience-

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous EMS or healthcare experience preferred.

Required Certifications & Licensure-

• Current Paramedic License in the assigned state.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Current CPR/Cardiac Life Support certification for Healthcare Providers.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) certification required within six months of hire.
• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to remain calm and effective in high-pressure situations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide and support EMT partners.
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with healthcare teams and first responders.

Why Join Our Team?

✔ Make a real difference in the lives of patients and communities every day.

✔ Work with a dedicated team of emergency medical professionals.

✔ Utilize advanced clinical skills in a dynamic and rewarding environment.

✔ Opportunities for professional growth, continuing education, and career advancement.

✔ Be part of an organization committed to excellence, teamwork, and patient care.

Compensation:

Hourly Pay Range: $24.11 – $33.75 per hour

Your Next Call Could Change a Life!

Every response matters. Every patient matters. As a Paramedic, you'll have the opportunity to provide life-saving care, offer reassurance during critical moments, and make a lasting impact on the communities you serve.

Benefits Designed For you!

At Deaconess Illinois, we invest in our team members and support both professional growth and personal well-being.

✔ Career Growth & Development

• Advancement opportunities within the organization
• Gain valuable healthcare experience in a patient-centered environment

✔ Education Support

• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance

✔ Financial Benefits

• Competitive healthcare and retirement plans
• Payactiv Earned Wage Access – Work today, get paid tomorrow

Why Join Deaconess IL?

When you join Deaconess Illinois, you're joining a team dedicated to advancing the health and well-being of our community with a compassionate and caring spirit. If you're looking for a meaningful career where your presence truly makes a difference, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today and take your career in emergency medicine to the next level.