Paramedic

Global Medical Response; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 29,205 - 43,229; Part time

Job summary

A leading emergency medical services provider in California is looking for a Paramedic Basic to deliver high-quality patient care in both emergent and non-emergent situations. Responsibilities include assessing calls, utilizing medical equipment, and documenting patient care accurately. The role is part-time and offers various shift types, including opportunities in special events across the county. Applicants must hold a high school diploma, California PARAMEDIC license, and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must hold a State of California PARAMEDIC license.
• CPR and ACLS certifications must be current.
• Driver's licenses for ambulance and CA are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assess calls to determine best course of action.
• Utilize medical equipment for advanced care.
• Communicate with receiving facility for medical direction.
• Document patient care and billing accurately.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Triage skills

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

State of California PARAMEDIC license

CPR Card (AHA Health Care Provider)

ACLS Card (AHA)

PALS Card (AHA)

Tools

Defibrillator

EKG monitor

Oxygen and suction devices

Intravenous fluids

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Paramedic Basic

Reports To: Field Operations Supervisor

Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Highlights

The Paramedic responds to emergent and non-emergent requests for medical assistance and delivers high quality patient care, treatment, and customer service in the most expedient, professional, safe, caring, and cost-effective manner possible within the prescribed scope of practice, established protocols and Company policies.

Various shift types available, overtime built into every shift configuration. Opportunities to work on a Critical Care Transport unit as well as multiple Special Events throughout Los Aneles County. Events include professional Baseball, Hockey, Football, Soccer and Basketball.

Responsibilities

• Paramedics 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.
• Communicate with receiving facility to receive medical direction and to provide critical information.
• Communicate with patient and loved ones to provide information and assurance that care is being given, and to show compassion.
• Act as team leader and take responsibility for scene and unit management as needed.
• Document activities with regard to patient care and billing completely to ensure appropriate information is available regarding each call.
• Read medication/prescription labels and directions for usage in quick, accurate, and expedient manner.
• Communicate verbally with patients and significant others in various environments to interview patient, family members, and bystanders.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• CA Driver's License
• Ambulance Driver's License (from DMV)
• Medical Examiner's Certificate (MCSA-5875 and MCSA-5876)
• State of California PARAMEDIC license
• CPR Card (American Heart Association ONLY, Health Care Provider. Hand written cards are not acceptable)
• K4 report (Driving Record) from the DMV (less than 30 days old)
• ICS courses. Please refer to the following link to complete the trainings: https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx
• IS-100 (ICS 100)
• IS-200 (ICS 200)
• IS-700 (NIMS)
• IS-800 (NIMS)
• ACLS Card (American Heart Association ONLY, hand written cards are not acceptable)
• PALS (American Heart Association ONLY, hand written cards are not acceptable)

Company Information

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.

Benefits and salary information: Check our careers site benefits page for details about medical, vision, dental, 401k, disability, FSA, HSA, EAP, vacation and paid time off. Salary Range: $21.20 - $31.38 hr. DOE (This rate applies to 12-hour shift and averages 42 hours per week).