Paramedic Basic

AMR; North Palm Springs (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

AMR in Palm Springs, CA is seeking Paramedics for full time and part time on-site roles focused on high-quality emergency and patient relocation services. You will assess scenes, apply advanced medical techniques and equipment, and coordinate with receiving facilities to ensure critical information is shared accurately.

Required are a CA paramedic license and current CPR/ACLS/PALS or PEPP, plus IS-100B/200B/700A/800B and a clean driving record.

Qualifications

• Education and certifications listed in the job posting are required.
• Evidence of valid California paramedic licensure and current lifesaving certifications is essential.
• All licenses and certifications must be current and verifiable.

Responsibilities

• Assess each call to determine best action and protocol.
• Utilize clinical procedures and equipment to provide advanced medical care.
• Develop triage skills to optimize efficiency on calls.
• Provide patient care following clinical protocols and safety requirements.
• Lift and move patients as needed to provide optimum care.
• Communicate with receiving facility for medical direction and critical information.
• Other duties per formal job description.

Skills

Patient care

Life support

Triage

Medical equipment

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

CA Driver's License

Ambulance Driver’s License

Medical Examiner’s Card or DL51

State Paramedic License (CA)

CPR Card (AHA)

ACLS Card (AHA)

PALS or PEPP

PHTLS or ITLS

IS-100B/200B/700A/800B

Tools

Defibrillator

ECG Monitor

Oxygen equipment

IV therapy

Suction equipment

Job description

Paramedic (Full Time/Part Time)

Palm Springs, CA

POSITION SUMMARY:

The mission and purpose this position is to compassionately deliver high-quality service and basic, as well as advanced patient care in a professional, caring and cost-effective manner.

Paramedic Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Paramedic will provide patient care according to clinical protocols and safety requirements.
• Lift and move patients as required to provide optimum care.
• Communicate with receiving facility to receive medical direction and to provide critical information.
• Other duties as defined by the formal job description

Paramedic Minimum Qualifications:

Education/Licensing/Certification:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• CA Drivers’ License
• Ambulance Driver’s License (from DMV)
• Medical Examiner’s Card or DL51 (from DMV)
• 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) OR PEPP (only required for Riverside, LA & Ventura Co. applicants)
• PHTLS or ITLS Preferred at time of hire (Must be acquired within the first 6-months of employment for Riverside County)
• Driving record in compliance with AMR Safety and Driving policy(proof required if conditional offer of employment is made))
• ICS courses, please refer to link nims/
  • IS-100B (ICS 100)
  • IS-200B (ICS 200)
  • IS-700A (NIMS)
  • IS-800B (NIMS)

Experience:

• Some past work experience, preferably in healthcare desired.

Why Choose AMR?AMRis one ofGlobal Medical Response’s(GMR) family of solutions. OurGMRteams 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 atwww.AtaMomentsNotice.com.

GMR’s Core Behaviors

—keep care at the center, raise your hand,seekto understand, find a way together and be accountable—uniteour teamsand 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

Company Benefits: Check out our careers sitebenefitspage 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: $26.20 - $60.23DOE (This rate applies to 12-hour shift and average 42 per week)