Critical Care Paramedic

Employer: Guardian Critical Care Services 

Location: New Lenox, IL

Primary Purpose:
Under the direction of the Medical Director and/or Clinical Director, provide comprehensive, safe, and effective medical care to patients transported by Guardian Critical Care Services, LLC. (GCCS)
Essential Duties:

• Provide comprehensive, effective, safe care to any patient transported by GCCS.
• Ability to operate all on-board medical equipment including, but not limited to: CS300 IAPB (Balloon Pump), IV Pump, LTV100 Ventilator, Zoll CCT Monitor.
• Attend required staff and educational meetings.
• Maintain certifications and licenses as mandated by the position.
• Complete documentation (written and electronic) per GCCS policy.
• Uphold and adhere to all GCCS policies and procedures.
• Uphold safety standards as set by GCCS and IDPH.
• Maintain clinical skill proficiency and knowledge base.
• Maintain a clean operational environment.
• Retrieve, stock and clean medical equipment.
• Report to remote location(s) for duty, if necessary.
• Maintains positive communication (written and spoken), effectively while interfacing with fellow employees, patients, referring hospitals, and the community at large.

Potential Duties:

• Data entry and clerical assistance.
• Public education and marketing.
• Unrestricted travel.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Certified Paramedic Illinois with a minimum of three (3) years 911 or Critical Care Transport
• CC-EMT-P, ACLS, PALS, NRP, PHTLS and BLS certified.
• Valid and current driver’s license and U.S. passport.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts.
• Must be able to read, speak, write and comprehend the English language without restriction.

Physical Requirements : 

• Pre- employment physical required.
• Must possess and maintain physical condition which allows running, climbing and carrying of medical equipment and lifting of patients.
• Able to stand erect from a squatting position while lifting 175 pounds between 2 people – agility testing will be monitored annually.
• Pass random drug screen.
• Free of motion sickness or history thereof.
• Free of physical aliment which may impair consciousness or cognitive ability.

 If interested in applying for Kurtz Ambulance Service, you have the option of downloading an application (Here) and sending it to HR@kurtzems.com.  Preferably, please hand-deliver your application to our office located at 1900 Garnet Court in New Lenox, IL.  Our administrative office hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm.