Overview

History of the Company: Superior Ambulance Service started in 1959 with one ambulance and today is the largest independent, locally owned, and operated emergency medical services provider in the Midwest. Superior employs more than 4,000 licensed EMT, Paramedics and Nurses, operating a fleet of more than 800 ambulances throughout Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Superior also provides Critical Care, helicopter, and fixed wing emergency medical transportation.

Superior Ambulance Service (SAS) is looking for highly motivated and self-driven EMT’s/AEMT’s to advance their career in Emergency Medical Services. We are offering a free sponsored Paramedic course for qualified candidates through our Michigan licensed proprietary school- Life Support Training Institute (LSTI). LSTI’s Paramedic program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP) and is in good standing.

After successful completion of this fifteen (15) month course, students can challenge the NREMT Paramedic exams and receive a Michigan Paramedic license. All course costs are covered by SAS including tuition, supplies, software programs, textbook(s), and the cost of the NREMT exam. Upon receiving their Michigan Paramedic license, the student will be hired by SAS and will be contractually obligated to work a minimum of thirty (30) hours per week for twenty four (24) consecutive months.

Responsibilities

Applicants will be required to take a pre-placement assessment covering math, English language proficiency, anatomy and physiology, and EMT knowledge. Results will be used to rank candidates from highest to lowest.

Qualifications

Must be eighteen (18) years of age
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Valid driver’s license in State of residency
Must have current Michigan EMT license
Candidates must have a good driving record and pass a criminal background check
Candidates will be required to complete a physical, 10 panel drug screen, and lift test all paid for by Superior Ambulance Service.
Complete immunization record ** LSTI will work with candidates to ensure completeness

About the company

Superior Ambulance is a private emergency medical services company that transports patients by ground ambulance, helicopter and airplane. Its services range from basic and advanced life support to critical care transfers, with additional wheelchair transportation through Illinois Medi-Car. The company operates across Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin, serving emergency and non-emergency transport needs. Its air services connect patients with higher levels of care and support organ recovery, while its special events division supplies medical coverage for sports, concerts and community events. Founded in 1959, Superior Ambulance is headquartered in Elmhurst, Illinois, United States.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Elmhurst, IL

Founded

1959

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What believers are saying

Education has financial support: the S.T.A.R. programme assists eligible employees while they continue working.
Full-time benefits include retirement saving: the careers site lists a 401(k) alongside its insurance package.
Station transfers support mobility: the Schaumburg paramedic vacancy lists opportunities to move between locations throughout the company.

What critics are saying

Driving includes difficult conditions: the Illinois paramedic posting requires safe vehicle operation at night and in inclement weather.
Driver schedules extend beyond weekdays: the courtesy-van vacancy requires availability for nights and weekends.
Van work requires lifting: the courtesy-driver posting specifies the ability to lift at least 50 pounds.

What makes Superior Ambulance unique

Ownership remains with a family: the company describes itself as independent, family owned and operated.
Dispatch is operated internally: Superior owns four communications centres that coordinate ambulances within their respective states.
Disaster response extends nationally: Superior acts as a FEMA contractor deploying ambulances, personnel and supplies.

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