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Paramedic

Trinity Health · Melrose Park, IL · $18.16–$28.14 an hour · Full time

Posted Jun 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

You may oversee daily operations when the manager or charge medic is not available. What does that look like for you?

What they are checking: Whether they are ready to take charge of crews, equipment and problems when leadership is not present.

Tell me about a time you disagreed with a partner about care on a call.

What they are checking: Whether they can resolve disagreements in a professional way without putting the patient at risk.

How do you handle the stress of hard calls over time?

What they are checking: Whether they have healthy ways to deal with the emotional weight of emergency work.

What would you do

You arrive on scene and the patient refuses transport, but you think they are seriously ill. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they assess decision-making capacity, explain risks clearly and document the refusal properly.

A crew member calls off and the next shift is short. How do you handle it as the person in charge?

What they are checking: Whether they can solve staffing problems and keep coverage safe.

About the work

Walk me through your approach to a patient in cardiac arrest.

What they are checking: Whether they know resuscitation protocols and can lead a coordinated response.

How do you provide culturally competent care to a patient who doesn't speak English?

What they are checking: Whether they use interpreters and respect cultural needs, which the posting mentions directly.

How do you treat a patient with a suspected stroke in the field?

What they are checking: Whether they know stroke assessment and the importance of fast transport to the right facility.

The Quad Cities spans Iowa and Illinois. How do you keep track of differences in protocols or receiving facilities?

What they are checking: Whether they pay attention to local rules and facility capabilities in a bi-state region.

How do you keep your equipment and supplies ready so you never get caught short?

What they are checking: Whether they own equipment checks, which matters even more when they are managing operations.

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The full job description

As published by Trinity Health.

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Rotating Shift Description: Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. Loyola Medicine Transport is based at Loyola University Medical Center and is part of a three-hospital system including Loyola University Medical Center , Gottlieb Memorial Hospital , and MacNeal Hospital . If you are a Paramedic who’s interested in working for a regional leader in healthcare, delivering compassionate care and improving the lives of those in our communities, join the Loyola team and become Loyola Strong! What you’ll do: Join our dynamic Emergency Medical Services team, providing high-quality pre-hospital care and intra-facility patient transfers in accordance with state protocols and Loyola’s standards of excellence. Under general supervision, the paramedic delivers timely, compassionate, and clinically appropriate care while maintaining professional interaction with patients, families, and healthcare teams. Key Responsibilities: • Provide emergency medical care and transport for sick or injured patients. • Perform BLS and ALS procedures as permitted by licensure and protocols. • Accurately assess patient conditions and communicate effectively with medical personnel. • Operate and maintain emergency vehicles and medical equipment safely. • Maintain accurate documentation and uphold patient confidentiality per HIPAA. • Participate in equipment restocking, vehicle cleaning, and continuing education. We offer our Paramedics: • Benefits from Day One • DailyPay! Work today/Get paid today • Competitive Shift Differentials • Tuition Reimbursement • On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & Loyola University Medical Center) • Strong Team Culture • Career Growth Opportunities What you’ll need for this job: • Minimum Education: Must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent. Where applicable and as required must maintain Continuing Education per the local Medical Control Authorities and the state’s Department of Consumer & Industry Services. • Contact With Others: Co-workers, clients, patients and families, medical personnel. Must be able to write, read and speak English fluently. • Analytical Demands : Must be able to think and act calmly and quickly in emergency situations. • Certification, Licensure, Registration: Illinois Department of Public Health Paramedic License in good standing. • CPR - American Heart Association. • ACLS - a current American Heart Association ACLS certification, maintained in good standing. • Critical Care Paramedic employees must also have program certification and possess ITLS or PHTLS, PALS, and NRP certifications. • Valid IL Driver's License. Working Conditions: Physical Effort: Physical demands including lifting, climbing, pushing, stooping, bending, kneeling and crouching, and otherwise maneuvering heavy patients, with stretchers and equipment (at least 250 pounds). Must pass a pre-employment lift test. Work Environment: Works outdoors, in weather common to the work location’s geographic area, on a regular basis. Exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue. Compensation Pay Range: $18.16 - $28.14 per hour Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles. Benefits: Click or c opy URL to your browser www.trinity-health.org/sites/default/files/my-benefits/Health-and-Wellbeing/Compliance/Illinois-Transparency-Law/Trinity-Health-Summary-of-Benefits-Illinois-Job-Req-Discloser-Law.pdf Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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