Paramedic

Rural Metro Fire Department; Eureka (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

AMR in Eureka and Lakeport areas is seeking Paramedics dedicated to compassionate, high-quality service and advanced patient care. Join a team delivering urgent medical care on ambulances and in the field.

Responsibilities include assessing calls, using defibrillators, EKG monitors, oxygen, IVs, and leading scenes as needed while maintaining professional collaboration with public safety partners and community programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• State Paramedic License required.
• State Driver’s License required.
• BLS, ACLS, NREMT-Paramedic certifications required.
• Driving record must comply with company policy.
• Pass Physical Agility Test required.
• Some healthcare work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess call situations and determine best action with Paramedic protocols.
• Utilize Paramedic skills with medical equipment (defibrillator, EKG monitor, oxygen, suction, IV fluids).
• Communicate with patients and families to provide information and reassurance.
• Act as Paramedic team leader and manage scene and unit as needed.
• Drive the ambulance on 911 responses.
• Work with allied health and public safety personnel.
• Participate in community programs to maintain AMR image and relations.

Skills

Paramedic license

Driver’s license

CPR/ACLS/BLS

Physical agility

Healthcare experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Paramedics in Eureka and Lakeport areas

We’re hiring Paramedics that are passionate about delivering compassionate, high-quality service and advanced patient care to our customers.

Responsibilities

• Assess each call situation to determine the best course of action while working with progressive Paramedic protocols.
• Utilize your Paramedic skills on medical equipment and procedures including defibrillator, EKG monitor, oxygen and suction devices, and intravenous fluids to provide advanced medical care.
• Communicate with patients and loved ones to provide information and assurance that care is being given.
• Act as Paramedic team leader and take responsibility for the scene and unit management as needed.
• Drive the ambulance on 911 responses.
• Work collaboratively and in a professional manner with all allied health and public safety personnel as well as your fellow Paramedics.
• Participate in community programs to maintain AMR image and establish strong community relations.

MinimumRequired Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• State Paramedic License
• State Driver’s License
• BLS, ACLS, NREMT-Paramedic
• Driving record compliant with company policy
• Pass Physical Agility Test
• Some work experience, preferably healthcare

Why Choose AMR?

Why Choose AMR? AMR is one of Global Medical Response’s (GMR) family of solutions. OurGMRteams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world at www.AtaMomentsNotice.com.

GMR’s Core Behaviors—keep care at the center, raise your hand,seekto understand, find a way together and be accountable—uniteour teamsand set us apart in emergency medical services.

EEO Statement

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.

Benefit Statement

Check out our career 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.

• medical
• vision
• dental
• 401k
• disability
• FSA
• HSA
• EAP
• vacation
• paid time off

Pay Range

$24.00 an hour