Job Information
City of Chicago PARAMEDIC I/C in Chicago, Illinois
Description:
BID ANNOUNCEMENT
PARAMEDIC IN CHARGE
Chicago Fire Department
Number of positions:TBD (Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)
Starting Salary: $85,488
These positions are covered under the City's collective bargaining agreement with the Chicago Fire Fighters Union, Local No. 02, Bargaining Unit 87 (BU 87). Only CAREER SERVICE UNIFORMED MEMBERS OF THE CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT, with the title of FIRE PARAMEDIC in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid on this position.
IF YOU ARE A FIRE PARAMEDIC AND WANT TO EXERCISE YOUR CONTRACTUAL RIGHTS TO BID FOR THE P.I.C. POSITION(S), YOU MUST CHECK THE BOX ON THE CAREERS APPLICATION TITLED "ALREADY EMPLOYED BY THIS COMPANY", CORRECTLY ENTER YOUR EMPLOYEE NUMBER, AND SELECT THE CORRECT BARGAINING UNIT. YOU MUST USE THE EMPLOYEE NUMBER FOUND ON THE UPPER LEFT-HAND CORNER OF YOUR PAY CHECK STUB LABELED "PAYEE/EMPLOYEE NUMBER.” (NO OTHER FORMAT OR SYSTEM CAN BE USED TO GET YOUR EMPLOYEE NUMBER).
FAILURE TO CHECK THE “ALREADY EMPLOYED BY THIS COMPANY” BOX, ENTER YOUR EMPLOYEE ID, AND SELECT THE CORRECT BARGAINING UNIT WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION.
THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO CAREER SERVICE UNIFORMED MEMBERS OF THE CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Under general supervision of an Ambulance Commander/Paramedic Field Chief, a Paramedic In-Charge supervises an ambulance crew, provides emergency medical care and transportation of victims of injury or illness, provides in-field training to probationary Fire Paramedics, maintains emergency medical equipment, ensures completion of all necessary documentation, and performs related duties as required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Supervises the safe operation of an ambulance and the enforcement of established Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) regulations, Region 11 Standing Medical Orders, Policies & Procedures, and Fire Department directives
Initiates telemetry communications with appropriate telemetry base while responding to calls for emergency medical assistance to provide pre-hospital emergency medical care
Assesses the nature and extent of illness or injury and following established protocols, treats sick and injured persons at fire and emergency scenes
Uses medical equipment and applies established protocols to administer medications, monitor cardiac patients and perform other required medical procedures
Prepares patients for transport to hospital facilities, placing them on a stretcher or other conveyance devices, lifting and carrying patients as required
Transports patients to appropriate emergency departments, adult or pediatric trauma centers or other specialty care centers as identified by Region 11
Responsible for the preparation of patient care reports, journal entries and other documents as required
Inspects operational condition of the ambulance, ensures adequate inventory of supplies on the ambulance are stocked and electronic and communication equipment is operating appropriate
Supervises, evaluates and documents the performance and/or deficiencies of FPM Candidates during their probationary period
Oversees and performs general maintenance and cleaning of Fire Department equipment and general housekeeping of firehouse facilities
Supervises and strictly employs universal precautions, proper barrier devices and routine hand washing in the prevention of disease transmission
Participates in new EMS Initiates as required
Performs related duties as required
NOTE: Only current uniformed career service employees of the Chicago Fire Department who meet the selected criteria will be considered.
LOCATION: Citywide
HOURS: Extended, variable
DAYS OFF: Variable
THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE
Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Career Service status as a Fire Paramedic with the Chicago Fire Department for 18 months
Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications
Must have and maintain State of Illinois certification as a licensed Paramedic/EMTP
Must have a valid State of Illinois Driver's License
NOTE: Employees who have completed their probationary period may successfully apply but will not be eligible for consideration until they have completed 18 months of service . No employee may be promoted until completion of at least eighteen (18) months in the classification immediately below the vacancy. (C.B.A – 9.3 C.2 .)
This position does not require a test or interview. Applicants who successfully apply for the position AND meet the requirement of 18 months as a Fire Paramedic with the Chicago Fire Department will be promoted in SENIORITY order .
NOTE: A copy of your official transcripts, licenses, valid U.S. Driver's License or training certificates will be required at time of processing, if applicable.
Education & Employment Verification - Please be advised that if you are selected to be hired, you must provide, upon request, adequate information regarding your educational and employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position for which you are applying. If you received your degree internationally, all international transcripts/diploma must be accompanied by a Foreign Credential Evaluation. If the City of Chicago cannot verify this information, any offer extended to you will be withdrawn and you will not be hired.
Evaluation: Your initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application form and documents submitted with the application. Applications must be submitted by the individual applicant. No second party applications will be accepted.
Residency Requirement : All employees of the City of Chicago must be actual residents of the City as outlined in 2-152-050 of the City of Chicago Municipal Code. Proof of residency will be required.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation due to disability or pregnancy to participate in the application process, please contact the City of Chicago, Department of Human Resources, at 312-744-4976 (voice) or 312-744-5035 (TTY). Please be prepared to provide information in support of your reasonable accommodation request.
ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ANY AND ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.
The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.
City of Chicago
Brandon Johnson, Mayor
Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CST on July 8th, 2024.