Paramedic – Full-Time: Advanced EMS Care & Triage

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

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.