Paramedic Basic

AMR; Buena Park (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

AMR is hiring Paramedics in Buena Park, CA to provide high-quality emergency medical care and patient transfer services. You will deliver basic and advanced medical interventions using defibrillators, monitors, oxygen, suction and IV therapy while coordinating with a dynamic team on scene.

The role requires a California Paramedic license, cardiopulmonary certifications (CPR, ACLS, PALS/PEPP), a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

Qualifications

• Education/licensing/certification required as listed.
• California Paramedic license and ALS/BLS certifications required.
• Ambulance driving authorization and safe driving record required.
• CPR/ACLS/PALS (or PEPP) certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Assess each call to determine best action with advanced Paramedic protocols.
• Use medical equipment (defibrillator, EKG monitor, oxygen, suction) for advanced care.
• Communicate clearly with patients and families about care being provided.
• Lead Paramedic team and manage scene and unit as needed.
• Drive ambulance on 911 responses.
• Collaborate professionally with public safety and allied health personnel.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CA Driver’s License

Ambulance Driver’s License

Medical Examiner’s Card

State of California Paramedic License

CPR Card (AHA Health Care Provider)

ACLS Card (AHA)

PALS Card (AHA) or PEPP

Driving record per McCormick/AMR policy

ICS 100

ICS 200

IS-100B (ICS 100)

IS-200B (ICS 200)

IS-700A (NIMS)

IS-800B (NIMS)

Job description

Paramedic (Full- Time)

POSITION SUMMARY:

We’re hiring Paramedics that are passionate about delivering compassionate, high-quality service and basic, as well as advanced, patient care to our customers.

Responsibilities:

• Assess each call situation to determine the best course of action while working with progressive Paramedic protocols.


• Utilize your Paramedic skills on medical equipment and procedures including defibrillator, EKG monitor, oxygen and suction devices, and intravenous fluids to provide advanced medical care.


• Communicate with patients and loved ones to provide information and assurance that care is being given.


• Act as Paramedic team leader and take responsibility for the scene and unit management as needed.


• Drive the ambulance on 911 responses.


• Work collaboratively and in a professional manner with all allied health and public safety personnel as well as your fellow Paramedics.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Education/Licensing/Certification:
  
  
  
  • High school diploma or equivalent (GED
  
  
  • Ca Drivers’ License
  
  
  • Ambulance Driver’s License (from DMV)
  
  
  • Medical Examiner’s Card
  
  
  • State of California Paramedic License
  
  
  • CPR Card (AHA ONLY, Health Care Provider. Hand written cards are not acceptable)
  
  
  • ACLS Card (AHA ONLY, hand written cards are not acceptable)
  
  
  • PALS Card (AHA ONLY, hand written cards are not acceptable) or PEPP
  
  
  • Driving record in compliance with McCormick/AMR Safety and Driving policy (proof required if conditional employment is made)
  
  
  • ICS courses
  
  
  • IS-100B (ICS 100)
  
  
  • IS-200B (ICS 200)
  
  
  • IS-700A (NIMS)
  
  
  • IS-800B (NIMS)
  
  
  
  

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.

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:

Company Benefits:Check out our careers sitebenefits 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: $22.39 - $24.98 DOE (This rate applies to a 12 and 24 hour shift.)