Contract Manager/Paramedic/Firefighter Westmont

Metro Paramedic Services, Inc. is a subsidiary of Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Services, Inc. We contract with local municipalities to provide Emergency Medical Services, Rescue and/or Fire Services. Much of our proven success is attributable to the exceptional, compassionate customer service provided by our employees.   

We are currently seeking a full-time Contract Manager/Paramedic/Firefighter for our Westmont contract.  This postion is assgined to a 24/48 schedule with a base annual pay of $93,184.

The basic function of the Paramedic/Firefighter is to provide medical care and transportation for a patient at the Paramedic/Firefighter (EMT-P) level, within their scope of practice, as stipulated by Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and/or EMS Commission of Illinois.  

Paramedic/Firefighter Responsibilities:

Responsible for overall management of Contract, Paramedic/Firefighter Personnel.

· Responsible for overall management of operations, including maintenance of ambulance vehicles and EMS equipment.

· Serve as liaison between Paramedics and EMS System.

· Responsible for overall management of payroll and contract budget.

· Draft and prepare work schedules.

· Approve trade time, paid time off, and other work schedule modifications.

· Responsible for reporting data collected by Paramedics to EMS System, Fire Department, and Company.

· Responsible for all members of the shift are performing in a professional, empathetic and required manner.

· Responsible for all members of shift arriving for duty in a timely manner.

· Responsible for overall oversight of all EMS Crews and ride-along personnel during their tour of duty.

· Communicate with Fire Department personnel and its command staff to assure adequate operations.

· Process any correspondence that is required to fulfill contract obligations.

· Notify corporate offices of any equipment or vehicle malfunction as necessary and arrange for immediate corrective action.

· Notifies the corporate office of any and all disciplinary matters.

· Notifies the corporate office of any and all matters pertaining to litigation.

· Conducts performance appraisals on employees.

· Directs the work of on-duty Paramedic/Firefighters.

· Prepare and process any employee corrective action forms as needed. Counsel, reprimand, and terminate employees as needed. Hire personnel and promote personnel.

· Prepare annual and probationary performance evaluations for paramedic personnel and Paramedic Supervisors that will have direct effect on paramedic personnel’s continued employment and compensation level.

Paramedic/Firefighter Qualifications:

• Paramedic License 
• Firefighter II or Basic Operations Firefighter Certification 
• 1 year experience 
• CPR Certified  
• 21 Years of age
• Valid Illinois Driver's License  
• ACLS (Metro will train)
• PALS (Metro will train)
• Successfully completion of pre-employment physical, drug screen and background check

Paramedic/Firefighter Benefits: 

• Opportunities for Career Advancement
• Competitive Wages
• Ability to Receive on Demand Pay Before Pay Day
• 401(k) with Company Contribution
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Voluntary Insurance (short-term disability, critical illness, accidental & legal)
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• Holiday Pay
• Tuition Assistance
• Company Provided Training 
• Referral Bonus Available