EMT - Portage

Overview

Immediate Openings in multiple locations : Highland, Merrillville,Portage

911 Opportunities

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 3,500 licensed EMT, 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.

Qualifications

NREMT (National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians) 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.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling

Competitive compensation

Immediate EMT / Paramedic job placement

Multiple station locations with the ability to transfer - throughout the company

Opportunity to work overtime

401k

Health / dental / life insurance

Pet Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Opportunity for Career Growth

Check out our career site benefits page to learn about our comprehensive benefits options that include medical, vision, dental, 401k, disability, FSA, HSA, vacation and paid time off here : Benefits Page () .

Superior Ambulance Service 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