Paramedic

Job overview

The Paramedic role is onsite in Bellwood, IL. Pay starts at $70,000 annually. Paramedic Services of Illinois provides emergency medical care to its communities. The paramedic responds to emergency calls, assesses patients, and delivers treatment under established protocols. The role also supports coordinated transport and care through communication, accurate documentation, equipment readiness, and continuing education and licensure compliance.

What you'll do

• Respond to emergency calls and assess patient needs
• administer treatment and interventions under protocols
• safely lift, transfer, and maneuver patients
• communicate with patients, families, healthcare professionals, and emergency responders
• maintain transport, equipment, supply, and incident records
• comply with continuing education and licensure requirements
• inspect and report vehicle and equipment issues
• assist with vehicle, equipment, and station maintenance
• participate in public education, safety programs, training, rescue, and related activities.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

paramedic

bellwood il

paramedic services of illinois

emergency medical care

emergency response

patient assessment

patient treatment

illinois paramedic license

24/48-hour shifts

$70,000+ annually

paid time off

401(k)

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off and sick time
• 401(k)
• holiday pay
• PPO health and dental insurance
• life and disability insurance
• FSA
• employee assistance program
• tuition and relicensing fee reimbursement
• uniforms provided
• additional listed insurance and award programs.

Why this role

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, valid Illinois driver’s license, completion of a paramedic program, and current Illinois Department of Public Health license. The posting lists 24/48-hour shifts; ACLS, PALS/PEPP, PHTLS/BTLS/ITLS, and CPR Instructor certifications are preferred but not required.

About the employer

Paramedic Services of Illinois is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care Services. Sector: 62.