Paramedic Basic

Rural Metro Fire Department; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 48,904 - 63,273; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20K sign-on bonus

Job summary

Rural Metro Fire Department in Santa Barbara County, CA is hiring full-time Paramedics to deliver high-quality emergency care. The role involves operating an ambulance, using advanced medical equipment, and managing patient care compassionately. Candidates are required to have a California State Paramedic License, various certifications, and a high school diploma. The position offers a competitive salary range of $35.50 to $45.93 per hour, along with a $20K sign-on bonus for new hires.

Qualifications

• Passionate about delivering high-quality emergency care.
• Must provide advanced medical care with compassion.
• Ability to assess each situation using Paramedic protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assess each call situation to determine best course of action.
• Utilize Paramedic skills and medical equipment for care.
• Communicate clearly with patients and their loved ones.
• Act as team leader on-scene and manage unit operations.
• Respond to 911 calls and operate ambulance safely.
• Work collaboratively with health and public safety personnel.

Skills

Advanced Paramedic protocols

Compassionate communication

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)

California State Paramedic License Card

California Driver’s License

Ambulance Driver's License

Tools

Defibrillator

EKG monitors

Oxygen/suction devices

Intravenous fluids

Job description

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, CA

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 fellow Medics.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

• 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, 200, NIMS 700 (preferred)
• Proof of Vaccinations (e.g., TDaP, TB, MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella/Chicken Pox, Influenza)
  • Titers demonstrating immunity may be substituted for proof of vaccination; proof of vaccines in progress are accepted.

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.

SALARY

Salary Range: $35.50 - $45.93/hr. DOE (This rate applies to 12‑hour shifts and average 42 a week)