Paramedic Jobs in Chesterton, IN

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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Portage Emergency Department / Paramedic Mid

Portage, IN (7 miles from Chesterton, IN)
6 days ago

Portage, IN (7 miles from Chesterton, IN)
6 days ago

+ PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support required Equal Employment Opportunity This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely...

Portage Emergency Department / Paramedic Mid

Valparaiso, IN (11 miles from Chesterton, IN)
6 days ago

Valparaiso, IN (11 miles from Chesterton, IN)
6 days ago

- Pediatric Advanced Life Support required...

Paramedic-Part Time

Valparaiso, IN (11 miles from Chesterton, IN)
13 days ago

Valparaiso, IN (11 miles from Chesterton, IN)
13 days ago

911 Paramedic - Tinley Park - Located in Tinley Park, IL

Hammond, IN (23 miles from Chesterton, IN)
16 days ago

Hammond, IN (23 miles from Chesterton, IN)
16 days ago

MinimumRequired Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent (GED) State Paramedic License State Drivers License BLS, ACLS, NREMT-Paramedic Driving record compliant with company policy Pass Physical...

911 Paramedic - Tinley Park

Hammond, IN (23 miles from Chesterton, IN)
21 days ago

Hammond, IN (23 miles from Chesterton, IN)
21 days ago

Paramedic - Portage

Portage, IN (7 miles from Chesterton, IN)
23 days ago

Portage, IN (7 miles from Chesterton, IN)
23 days ago

Qualifications NREMT (National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians) or current state license (or pending)....

Paramedic - Highland

Highland, IN (22 miles from Chesterton, IN)
23 days ago

Highland, IN (22 miles from Chesterton, IN)
23 days ago

Qualifications NREMT (National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians) or current state license (or pending)....

Paramedic OR Nurse (LPN, LVN)

Michigan City, IN (9 miles from Chesterton, IN)
30+ days ago

Michigan City, IN (9 miles from Chesterton, IN)
30+ days ago

Your skills and experience Education Graduation from a paramedic, nursing, physician assistant, chiropractic, medical school or naturopathic medical training program If graduation is from a foreign...

Paramedic - Full time - Days

Valparaiso, IN (11 miles from Chesterton, IN)
30+ days ago

Valparaiso, IN (11 miles from Chesterton, IN)
30+ days ago

- Pediatric Advanced Life Support required...

Paramedic - Located in Tinley Park, IL

Munster, IN (24 miles from Chesterton, IN)
30+ days ago

Munster, IN (24 miles from Chesterton, IN)
30+ days ago

Emergency Response Paramedic - Located in Tinley Park, IL

Hammond, IN (23 miles from Chesterton, IN)
30+ days ago

Hammond, IN (23 miles from Chesterton, IN)
30+ days ago

Emergency Response Paramedic

Munster, IN (24 miles from Chesterton, IN)
30+ days ago

Munster, IN (24 miles from Chesterton, IN)
30+ days ago

Paramedic - Merrillville

Merrillville, IN (17 miles from Chesterton, IN)
30+ days ago

Merrillville, IN (17 miles from Chesterton, IN)
30+ days ago

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...

Critical Care Transport Paramedic

Crown Point, IN (21 miles from Chesterton, IN)
45+ days ago

Crown Point, IN (21 miles from Chesterton, IN)
45+ days ago

Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association TRAVEL IS REQUIRED: Up to 75% EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal...

Paramedic

Gary, IN (15 miles from Chesterton, IN)
60+ days ago

Gary, IN (15 miles from Chesterton, IN)
60+ days ago

EQUIVALENT HAVE A VALID STATE OF INDIANA DRIVER'S LICENSE STATE OF INDIANA CERTIFIED PARAMEDIC OR NATIONAL REGISTRY CERTIFIED PARAMEDIC ACLS, PALS, PHTLS CERTIFIED...

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Demographic Data for Chesterton, IN

Moving to Chesterton, IN? Find some basic demographic data about Chesterton, IN below.

Median Age

Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Chesterton, IN

Local

National

Total Population

26,835

Number of Businesses

641

City Size

Medium

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Salary for Paramedic Jobs in Chesterton, IN

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireMedTechs research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Paramedic positions.

Highest Education Level

Paramedics in Chesterton, IN offer the following education background

Bachelor's Degree

24.9%

Vocational Degree or Certification

24.8%

Associate's Degree

22.2%

High School or GED

17.0%

Master's Degree

6.5%

Some College

2.3%

Doctorate Degree

1.8%

Some High School

0.5%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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