Paramedic Basic

Rural Metro Fire Department; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 39,812 - 55,655; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k

Disability insurance

FSA

HSA

EAP

Vacation and paid time off

Job summary

Rural Metro Fire Department is seeking a Paramedic for full-time work across Northern/Central Riverside County, including Riverside, Moreno Valley, and Corona. The role centers on delivering high-quality basic and advanced patient care with professional, cost-conscious service.

Responsibilities include on-scene assessment, use of defibrillators and medical equipment, patient transport with safety protocols, and coordination with receiving facilities.

Qualifications

• Paramedic license and active certifications are required.
• Must meet driving and DMV-based certifications for ambulance operations.
• NIMS/ICS training completed per FEMA guidelines where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assess each call to determine best course of action and protocol.
• Operate defibrillator, ECG monitor, oxygen, suction, IV, CPR, and medications.
• Utilize triage skills to maintain efficiency on calls.
• Provide patient care per clinical protocols and safety requirements.
• Lift and move patients as needed for optimal care.
• Communicate with receiving facility for direction and critical information.
• Perform other duties per formal job description.

Skills

Triage

Critical care

Patient assessment

Medical equipment operation

Communication

Education

State of California Paramedic License

CA Drivers’ License

Ambulance Driver’s License (DMV)

CPR Card (AHA HCP)

ACLS Card (AHA)

PALS or PEPP (AHA)

IS-100B/ICS-100

IS-200B/ICS-200

IS-700A (NIMS)

IS-800B (NIMS)

Job description

Paramedic (Full Time)

Northern/Central Riverside County Cities

Locations: Riverside, Moreno Valley, Corona

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 & Ventura Co. applicants)
• Driving record in compliance with AMR Safety and Driving policy proof required if conditional employment is made
• ICS courses, please refer to link https://training.fema.gov/nims/
  • IS-100B (ICS 100)
  • IS-200B (ICS 200)
  • IS-700A (NIMS)
  • IS-800B (NIMS)

Experience:

• Some past work experience, preferably in healthcare desired.

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.

This position is bonus eligible.

Salary Range: $28.90 - $40.40 DOE (This rate applies to 12-hour shift and average 42 per week)

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