Paramedic

Rural Metro Fire Department; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 37,939 - 43,229; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental benefits

401k with company matching

Vacation and paid time off

Job summary

The Rural Metro Fire Department in Santa Clarita is seeking a Paramedic Basic to respond to medical emergencies and provide high-quality patient care.

This role involves utilizing medical equipment, coordinating with medical facilities, and ensuring patient safety and communication. Candidates must have a valid California PARAMEDIC license and relevant certifications. The position offers various shift types and overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must hold a valid State of California PARAMEDIC license.
• Current CPR, ACLS, and PALS certifications are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assess each call situation and determine the best course of action.
• Utilize medical equipment and procedures for advanced medical care.
• Communicate with patients and their families for information and assurance.

Skills

Advanced medical care skills

Leadership and team management

Communication with patients

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

State of California PARAMEDIC license

CPR and ACLS Certification

Tools

Defibrillator

EKG monitor

Intravenous fluids

Job description

Job Title: Paramedic Basic

Reports To: Field Operations Supervisor

Department: Operations

FLSA Status: Non Exempt

Full Time

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 Drivers’ 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)
• ACLS Card (American Heart Association ONLY, hand written cards are not acceptable)
• PALS (American Heart Association ONLY, 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)

Why Choose AMR?

AMR is one of Global Medical Response’s family of solutions. Our GMR teams 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, seek to understand, find a way together and be accountable—unite our teams and 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.

Company Benefits: Check out our careers 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.

Salary Range: $27.54 - $31.38 hr. DOE (This rate applies to 12 hour shift and averages 42 hours per week).

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