Critical Care Paramedic – Rapid EMS Response

CommonSpirit Health; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health's Mercy Medical Center Redding is seeking a Paramedic to provide advanced emergency medical care and transport to critically ill or injured patients in pre-hospital and inter-facility settings.

You will rapidly assess scenes, evaluate conditions, and administer life-saving interventions while safely operating emergency vehicles and documenting care. A strong clinical skill set, calm under pressure, and clear communication are essential to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, six months paramedic experience with an EMS agency or Fire Dept; internship may count if completed at a Dignity Health North Service Area facility.
• CA Paramedic certification upon hire.
• BLS CPR and ACLS/PALS through American Heart Association upon hire.
• Valid CA Driver's License and local paramedic accreditation upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintains policies, procedures, objectives, quality and safety standards.
• Performs patient systems assessment/data collection continuously.
• Enters patient data into computerized patient care reporting system to ensure completeness.
• Delivers direct patient care and administers medications per Paramedic certification and EMS protocols.
• Administers medications and procedures per Paramedic certification and EMS protocols.
• Participates in problem identification and patient care planning.

Skills

Paramedic Certification

BLS CPR

ACLS/PALS

Documentation

Scene Assessment

Education

High School Diploma

CA Paramedic License

Job description

CommonSpirit Health's Mercy Medical Center Redding is seeking a Paramedic to provide advanced emergency medical care and transport to critically ill or injured patients in pre-hospital and inter-facility settings.

You will rapidly assess scenes, evaluate conditions, and administer life-saving interventions while safely operating emergency vehicles and documenting care. A strong clinical skill set, calm under pressure, and clear communication are essential to ensure optimal patient outcomes.