Paramedic Basic

American Medical Response; Buellton (CA); On-site; USD 5,081,000 - 6,557,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

American Medical Response is hiring full-time Paramedics to deliver high-quality emergency care in Santa Barbara County. You will lead on-scene operations, respond to 911 calls, and provide advanced life support using defibrillators and monitors. This role requires California paramedic license, driver’s licenses, and AHAs certifications.

Join AMR’s compassionate team serving Buellton and surrounding communities with a focus on safety, efficiency, and professional patient care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• California State Paramedic License Card required.
• California Driver’s License and Ambulance Driver's License required.
• American Heart Association BLS/ACLS/PALS/PEPP/BTLS-PHTLS certificates preferred.
• Medical Examiner's Certificate and K4 driving report required within 30 days.
• ICS-100, IC-200, NIMS-700 preferred.
• Proof of vaccinations or titers accepted when vaccines are in progress.

Responsibilities

• Assess each call to determine best action using paramedic protocols.
• Utilize medical equipment to provide advanced care.
• Communicate clearly with patients and families.
• Act as Paramedic team leader on-scene and manage units.
• Respond to 911 calls and operate an ambulance safely.
• Collaborate with allied health and public safety personnel.

Skills

EMS leadership

Patient communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Defibrillator usage

IV therapy

Job description

PARAMEDIC

20K SIGN ON BONUS for external full-time Paramedic new hires!

Conditions apply

We welcome applicants from across Santa Barbara County and surrounding areas, including Buellton, Santa Barbara, Goleta, Carpinteria, Lompoc, Solvang, Guadalupe, Santa Ynez, Los Alamos, Los Olivos, Montecito and Orcutt.

Note: This position may require work in both North and South Santa Barbara County based on business needs.

Position Summary

We're hiring full-time Paramedics in Santa Barbara County who are passionate about delivering high-quality emergency care and advanced life support in a professional, compassionate, and cost-effective manner.

Responsibilities

• Assess each call situation to determine the best course of action using advanced Paramedic protocols.
• Utilize your Paramedic skills and medical equipment including defibrillator, EKG monitors, oxygen/suction devices, and intravenous fluids to provide advanced medical care.
• Communicate clearly with patients and loved ones, ensuring informed, compassionate care.
• Act as Paramedic team leader on-scene and manage unit operations as needed.
• Respond to 911 calls and operate an ambulance safely and efficiently.
• Work collaboratively and in a professional manner with all allied health and public safety personnel as well as your fellow Medics.

Required Certifications

Please upload clear color photos of the following documents to your Candidate Profile (within the Dashboard).

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
• California State Paramedic License Card
• California Driver’s License
• Ambulance Driver's License
• American Heart Association Certifications:
  • BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, BTLS/PHTLS
• Medical Examiner's Certificate
• K4 Driving Report (Driving Record- from DMV, dated within the last 30 days)
• ICS 100, IC 200, NIMS 700 (preferred)
• Proof of Vaccinations (e.g. TDaP, TB, MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella / Chicken Pox, and Influenza)
  • Titers demonstrating immunity may be substituted for the proof of vaccination; proof of vaccines in progress are accepted.

Why Choose AMR? AMR is one of Global Medical Response’s (GMR) 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.

More Information About This Job

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Salary Range: $36.92 - $45.93/hr. DOE (This rate applies to 12-hour shifts and average 42 a week)