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SalaryPSI IS LOOKING FOR QUALIFIED PARAMEDICS TO JOIN OUR TEAM AT THE BATAVIA FIRE DEPARTMENT
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Paramedic:
- Properly assess and transport patients with medical emergencies and injuries; administer the appropriate basic and advanced life support to patients.
- Demonstrates the ability to safely lift, transfer, and maneuver patients in and out of ambulances, facilities, residences, and other locations.
- Effectively and professionally communicates with patients, family members, medical personnel, coworkers, and the general public in verbal and written form.
- 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.
- Demonstrates, by attendance and documentation, compliance with PSI and/or the Department of Health requirements for continuing education and licensure.
- 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.
- 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.
REQUIREMENTS:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Current/Valid Illinois Driver’s License of Proper Classification
- Successful completion of a Paramedic program & current/valid Illinois Department of Public Health License
- Capable of completing continuing education and testing requirements in your assigned system
- Successful completion of a professional and criminal background check
- Successful completion of a motor vehicle license check
- Successfully pass pre-employment testing including a Fit for Duty Physical, Drug Screening, Agility and Lifting Evaluation
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS (but not required):
- ACLS
- PALS/PEPP
- PHTLS/ BTLS/ITLS
- CPR Instructor
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDES:
- Competitive Pay
- Paid time off/Sick time
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Holiday Pay
- 24/48-Hour Shifts
- PPO Health & Dental Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Credit Union Membership
- Professional Liability Insurance
- Flexible Benefits Plan (FSA)
- Short & Long Term Off-Duty Disability Insurance
- Aflac Insurance
- Scheduled Performance Evaluations
- Service Award Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Bereavement Leave
- Switch Time Privileges
- Selective Tuition Reimbursement
- Reimbursement for State of Illinois EMS Relicensing Fee
- Uniforms Provided
- Retirement Award Program
JOIN THE TEAM DEDICATED TO EXCELLENCE:
- For more than 48 years, Paramedic Services of Illinois, Inc. has remained one of the leading providers of contractual paramedic and firefighter services. By employing dedicated professionals and maintaining high standards, PSI has developed a distinguished reputation in the EMS/Fire industry. PSI provides paramedics/firefighters to communities, municipalities and fire protection districts. We also provide in-house Critical Care Transport Teams and a state-of-the-art ambulance/fire rescue billing service to our clients and other communities.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 per year
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- Paramedic License (Required)
Work Location: In person
