Paramedic

Provident Behavioral Health; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Sign-on bonus

Medical, dental, vision

401k, disability, FSA/HSA, EAP

Paid time off

Job summary

Provident Behavioral Health in Palo Alto, CA is seeking a full-time Paramedic to provide high-quality emergency medical services with compassionate patient care. You will assess emergencies, operate ambulance equipment, and lead scene management while collaborating with healthcare and public safety teams.

The role requires a State Paramedic License, various medical certifications, a clean driving record, and the ability to pass a Physical Agility Test. Healthcare experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• State Paramedic License and Ambulance Driver's License are required.
• Medical Examiners Card and valid State Driver’s License.
• Certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS or PEPP, ITLS or PHTLS (PHTLS required by specified date).
• Clean driving record and ability to pass Physical Agility Test.
• Healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assessing emergency situations to determine actions following progressive protocols.
• Using advanced medical equipment such as defibrillators, EKG monitors, oxygen, suction devices, and IVs to deliver critical care.
• Communicating effectively with patients and their families to provide reassurance and information.
• Leading scene and unit management as needed, and operating ambulance vehicles during emergency responses.
• Collaborating with healthcare and public safety personnel, and participating in community outreach to strengthen community relations.

Skills

Emergency Medical Services

Patient Care

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

State Paramedic License

Ambulance Driver's License

Medical Examiners Card

State Driver’s License

BLS

ACLS

PALS/PEPP

ITLS/PHTLS

Job description

Join as a Paramedic in a full-time role, providing high-quality emergency medical services with a focus on compassionate patient care.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Assessing emergency situations to determine appropriate actions following progressive protocols.
• Using advanced medical equipment such as defibrillators, EKG monitors, oxygen, suction devices, and IVs to deliver critical care.
• Communicating effectively with patients and their families to provide reassurance and information.
• Leading scene and unit management as needed, and operating ambulance vehicles during emergency responses.
• Collaborating professionally with healthcare and public safety personnel, and participating in community outreach to strengthen community relations.

Qualifications Include

• 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 (PHTLS required by specified date)
• Clean driving record and ability to pass Physical Agility Test
• Healthcare experience preferred

Benefits and Compensation

Competitive hourly rate, sign-on bonus, and options including medical, dental, vision, 401k, disability, FSA, HSA, EAP, and paid time off.

Core values

Focus on patient care, teamwork, understanding, accountability, and community engagement.