Paramedic Basic

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assess each call situation to determine best course of action and appropriate protocol.
• Utilize medical equipment and procedures including defibrillator, EKG monitor, oxygen and suction devices, intravenous fluids, CPR and other procedures and medications as required to provide advanced medical care.
• Develop and utilize triage skills to provide optimal efficiency during calls.
• Provide patient care according to clinical protocols and safety requirements.
• Lift and move patients as required to provide optimum care.
• Communicate with receiving facility to receive medical direction and to provide critical information.

Education/Licensing/Certification

• Paramedic Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent (GED), CA Drivers’ License, Ambulance Driver’s License (from DMV), Medical Examiner’s Card or DL51 (from DMV), State of California Paramedic License, CPR Card (American Heart Association ONLY, Health Care Provider), ACLS Card (American Heart Association ONLY, hand written cards are not acceptable), PALS (American Heart Association ONLY, hand written cards are not acceptable) OR PEPP (only required for Riverside, LA & Ventura Co. applicants), PHTLS or ITLS
• Preferred at time of hire (Must be acquired within the first 6-months of employment for Riverside County)
• Driving record in compliance with AMR Safety and Driving policy (proof required if conditional offer of employment is made)
• ICS courses, please refer to link https://training.fema.gov/nims/IS-100B (ICS 100)IS-200B (ICS 200)IS-700A (NIMS)IS-800B (NIMS)

Experience

• Some past work experience, preferably in healthcare desired.

Company Benefits

• Check out our careers site benefits page to learn more about our comprehensive benefit options, which include medical, vision, dental, 401k, disability, FSA, HSA, EAP, vacation and paid time off.

Pay

$26.20 - $60.23 DOE (This rate applies to 12-hour shift and average 42 per week)