Paramedic: Full-Time EMS Specialist in Ventura County

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

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.