Coastal Paramedic: Advanced Prehospital Care

Adventist Health; Fort Bragg (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Mendocino County is seeking a Paramedic to provide emergency care in the pre-hospital environment in Fort Bragg, CA. The role requires paramedic licensure, BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications, with EMS experience and a valid driver license.

Located in Fort Bragg, Adventist Health Mendocino County operates a 25-bed critical access hospital serving the coastal community. The position involves advanced medical care, patient assessment, and on-scene stabilization in a rural setting.

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED required
• Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent preferred
• Three years' full-time experience in a 911 system preferred
• Paramedic license in state of practice required
• BLS required
• ACLS certification required
• EVOC preferred
• Valid Driver's License (DL) and age 21+ required
• BLS certification from AH policy required
• ACLS certification from AH policy required
• California DMV Medical Examiner (DMVME) required
• PALS certification required
• CAD required

Responsibilities

• Provides individualized care plan for patient presentation according to medical practice standards
• Provides emergency care in the pre-hospital environment
• Maintains patient safety, privacy and comfort in perioperative setting and develops expertise in surgical specialties
• Conducts emergency medical classes as requested by department manager
• Administers oral and intravenous medications and handles airway management including cricothyrotomy
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Skills

Emergency medical care

Pre-hospital care

Patient assessment

BLS/ACLS knowledge

Education

High School Education/GED

Associate's/Technical Degree

Job description

Adventist Health Mendocino County is seeking a Paramedic to provide emergency care in the pre-hospital environment in Fort Bragg, CA. The role requires paramedic licensure, BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications, with EMS experience and a valid driver license.

Located in Fort Bragg, Adventist Health Mendocino County operates a 25-bed critical access hospital serving the coastal community. The position involves advanced medical care, patient assessment, and on-scene stabilization in a rural setting.