Paramedic Jobs in Ridgway, IL

A Paramedic in the med tech industry is a professional who provides advanced medical and trauma care in emergency situations. Their tasks involve assessing patient's condition, administering appropriate medical procedures and medications, transporting patients to medical facilities, and providing reports or documentation. Paramedics utilize Med Tech equipment such as ECG machines, defibrillators, ventilators, and intravenous fluids to provide life-saving care to patients. They work closely with other healthcare professionals and maintain a clean, safe, and operational ambulance environment.

Important qualities for a Paramedic include excellent problem-solving skills, ability to work under pressure, physical stamina, and strong interpersonal and communication skills. They must also have a thorough knowledge of medical procedures and equipment operation. The most common certification required is the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certification, which ensures competency in the field. Before becoming a Paramedic, an individual may hold positions such as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), a Firefighter, or a Registered Nurse (RN). These roles provide the necessary experience in emergency medical services and patient care needed to succeed as a Paramedic.

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Emergency Response Paramedic

  • Harrisburg, IL (16 miles from Ridgway, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Harrisburg, IL (16 miles from Ridgway, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Paramedic IMMEDIATE HIRING! PARAMEDIC Full-time and Part-Time Opportunity in Harrisburg, IL (this location services 911 calls)!...

Paramedic Basic - Portland - Located in Harrisburg, IL

  • Harrisburg, IL (16 miles from Ridgway, IL)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Harrisburg, IL (16 miles from Ridgway, IL)
  • 16 hours ago

Provide pre-hospital and intra-hospital advanced life support care from initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility maintaining thorough patient care documentation...

Flight Paramedic

  • Harrisburg, IL (16 miles from Ridgway, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Harrisburg, IL (16 miles from Ridgway, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Provide pre-hospital and intra-hospital advanced life support care from initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility maintaining thorough patient care documentation...

Paramedic - Located in Evansville, IN

  • Morganfield, KY (21 miles from Ridgway, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Morganfield, KY (21 miles from Ridgway, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Located in Evansville, IN Job Description: Paramedic Now Hiring for licensed FULL-TIME/PART-TIME PARAMEDICS! $22.00 - $29.57 Per Hour!...

Paramedic White County EMS Full Time 8a-8p

  • Carmi, IL (20 miles from Ridgway, IL)
  • 19 days ago
  • Carmi, IL (20 miles from Ridgway, IL)
  • 19 days ago

Minimum Job Qualifications Licensure or other certifications: State certification as Paramedic, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Educational Requirements...

Full-Time Paramedic (Float) - Located in Evansville, IN

  • Morganfield, KY (21 miles from Ridgway, IL)
  • 27 days ago
  • Morganfield, KY (21 miles from Ridgway, IL)
  • 27 days ago

There will be a bi-annual bid for shift time for this Paramedic (Float) position....

Paramedic - Located in Harrisburg, IL

  • Harrisburg, IL (16 miles from Ridgway, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Harrisburg, IL (16 miles from Ridgway, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Provide pre-hospital and intra-hospital advanced life support care from initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility maintaining thorough patient care documentation...

Full-Time Paramedic (Weekend Shift) - Located in Evansville, IN

  • Morganfield, KY (21 miles from Ridgway, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Morganfield, KY (21 miles from Ridgway, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Current state Paramedic License and maintain currency. Possess a valid State Drivers License. Current BCLS, ACLS, PALS or PEPP, BTLS or PHTLS Provider Certification and maintain currency....

Flight Paramedic - Located in Evansville, IN

  • Morganfield, KY (21 miles from Ridgway, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Morganfield, KY (21 miles from Ridgway, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

Provide pre-hospital and intra-hospital advanced life support care from initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility maintaining thorough patient care documentation...

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Salary for Paramedic Jobs in Ridgway, IL

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Highest Education Level

Paramedics in Ridgway, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
24.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
24.9%
Associate's Degree
22.1%
High School or GED
17.0%
Master's Degree
6.5%
Some College
2.3%
Doctorate Degree
1.8%
Some High School
0.5%


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