Paramedic

Northshore Home Health Care; Los Altos (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Sign-on bonus

Benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401

Job summary

Northshore Home Health Care in Los Altos, CA seeks a Paramedic to assess emergencies, provide advanced medical care with defibrillators and IV fluids, and lead scene management.

You will drive the ambulance, collaborate with healthcare and public safety personnel, and engage with the community to promote positive relations while delivering compassionate care. The role requires accountability, rapid decision-making, and adherence to advanced protocols.

Qualifications

• State paramedic license and ambulance driver’s license are required.
• Medical Examiners Card and valid state driver’s license.
• CPR/BLS and advanced life support certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assess emergency situations and determine appropriate actions following advanced protocols.
• Provide advanced medical care using equipment such as defibrillators, EKG monitors, oxygen, suction devices, and IV fluids.
• Communicate effectively with patients and their families to offer reassurance and information.
• Serve as team leader on scene, managing the scene and ambulance unit when needed.
• Drive the ambulance during emergency responses.
• Collaborate professionally with healthcare and public safety personnel.
• Participate in community outreach to promote positive relations and maintain the organization's image.

Skills

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Professionalism

Community engagement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Paramedic license

Ambulance Driver's License

Medical Examiners Card

BLS/ACLS/PALS/PEPP/ITLS/PHTLS certificates

Job description

• Assess emergency situations and determine appropriate actions following advanced protocols.
• Provide advanced medical care using equipment such as defibrillators, EKG monitors, oxygen, suction devices, and IV fluids.
• Communicate effectively with patients and their families to offer reassurance and information.
• Serve as team leader on scene, managing the scene and ambulance unit when needed.
• Drive the ambulance during emergency responses.
• Collaborate professionally with healthcare and public safety personnel.
• Participate in community outreach to promote positive relations and maintain the organization's image.

Role

Paramedic

Responsibilities

• Assess emergency situations and determine appropriate actions following advanced protocols.
• Provide advanced medical care using equipment such as defibrillators, EKG monitors, oxygen, suction devices, and IV fluids.
• Communicate effectively with patients and their families to offer reassurance and information.
• Serve as team leader on scene, managing the scene and ambulance unit when needed.
• Drive the ambulance during emergency responses.
• Collaborate professionally with healthcare and public safety personnel.
• Participate in community outreach to promote positive relations and maintain the organization's image.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• State Paramedic License and Ambulance Driver's License
• Medical Examiners Card and valid State Driver’s License
• Certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS or PEPP, ITLS or PHTLS
• Clean driving record and ability to pass a physical agility test
• Healthcare experience preferred

Skills & Attributes

Compassionate, high-quality service delivery, teamwork, professionalism, community engagement.

Additional Information

Competitive pay, sign-on bonus, and benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, and paid time off. The role emphasizes care-centered behaviors such as accountability, understanding, and teamwork.