Paramedic Basic

Global Medical Response; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 100,776,950 - 124,416,566; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

401k plan

Disability insurance

FSA/HSA

Vacation and paid time off

Job summary

Global Medical Response seeks a full-time Paramedic to provide advanced medical care in Ventura County, including Moorpark and Oxnard. Responsibilities include on-scene medical care, patient transport decisions, and coordination with receiving facilities.

Candidates must hold California paramedic licensure, CPR, ACLS, PALS, and EMS-related certifications, with a clean driving record. Competitive benefits are offered, with shifts that vary by need across Ventura County operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Paramedic license in California and CPR certification.
• Ambulance driving credentials and driving record check.
• Acceptance of FEMA/ICS trainings IS-100/200/700/800.
• ACLS and PALS certifications are required or preferred.
• Ability to operate EMS equipment and follow protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assess each call situation and determine best action and protocol.
• Operate defibrillator, EKG monitor, oxygen, suction, IV fluids, CPR and meds.
• Develop triage skills for efficient call handling.
• Provide patient care according to clinical protocols and safety rules.
• Lift/move patients to provide optimum care.
• Communicate with receiving facility for direction and information.
• Lead scene and unit management as needed.
• Drive ambulance and provide map reading support to minimize response time.
• Maintain required certifications.
• Keep unit clean and stocked to project AMR image.
• Document patient care and billing accurately.
• Follow policies on turnover times and out-of-chute times.
• Consider patient status and facility options for transport.
• Report incidents to supervisor/account manager promptly.
• Read medication labels and follow usage directions quickly and accurately.
• Communicate with patients and families in various environments.
• Notice changes in patient eyes/skin coloration and respond accordingly.
• Coordinate with dispatcher and EMS providers on status.

Education

Paramedic license (State of California)

Medical Examiner's Certificate (MCSA-5875 and MCSA-5876)

CA Drivers' License

Ambulance Driver's License (from DMV)

CPR Card (AHA Health Care Provider)

K4 report (Driving Record) from the DMV

IS-100 (ICS 100)

IS-200 (ICS 200)

IS-700 (NIMS)

IS-800 (NIMS)

ACLS Card (AHA Health Care)

PALS (AHA Health Care)

Tools

IS-100 (ICS 100) tech

IS-200 (ICS 200) training

IS-700 (NIMS) training

IS-800 (NIMS) training

FEMA ICS training resources

Job description

Immediately Hiring Full-Time Paramedics

Ventura County, CA (Moorpark and Oxnard)

*Please note that candidate applications will be considered for both our Ventura County Operations, AMR and Gold Coast. Offers are based on current business needs*

MEDIC 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.
• 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.
• Act as team leader and take responsibility for scene and unit management as needed.
• Drive the ambulance and provide map reading support to minimize call response time.
• Continuously maintain all required certifications.
• Monitor and maintain the general condition of the unit, keep it clean and stocked for optimal call response to maintain the image of AMR.
• Document activities with regard to patient care and billing completely to ensure appropriate information is available regarding each call.
• Follow policies and procedures regarding out-of-chute times and turnaround times.
• Consider patient status and insurance preferred facilities when determining transportation destinations.
• Reports immediately to the on‑duty supervisor and/or account manager any incident involving a negative customer and/or patient interaction.
• Read medication/prescription labels and directions for usage in quick, accurate, and expedient manner.
• Communicate verbally with patients and significant others in various environments to interview patient, family members, and bystanders.
• Discern deviations/changes in eye/skin coloration due to patient's condition and to the treatment given.
• Converse with dispatcher and EMS providers via phone or radio as to status of patient.

MEDIC MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• CA Drivers' License
• Ambulance Driver's License (from DMV)
• Medical Examiner's Certificate (MCSA-5875 and MCSA-5876)
• State of California PARAMEDIC license
• CPR Card (American Heart Association ONLY, Health Care Provider. Handwritten cards are not acceptable)
• K4 report (Driving Record) from the DMV (less than 30 days old)
• ICS courses. Please refer to the following link to complete the trainings: https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx
• IS-100 (ICS 100)
• IS-200 (ICS 200)
• IS-700 (NIMS)
• IS-800 (NIMS)
• ACLS Card (American Heart Association ONLY, handwritten cards are not acceptable)
• PALS (American Heart Association ONLY, handwritten cards are not acceptable)

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.

Salary Range: $35.17-$43.42 hour DOE (This rate applies to 12‑hour shift and averages 42 hours per week).

$24.20- $32.74 hour DOE (This rate applies to 24‑hour shift and averages 56 hours per week).

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.