Paramedic Basic - #1338267

Job Description

CONCORD/CONTRA COSTA COUNTY

Paramedic Basic, Full-Time & Part-Time

We're hiring Paramedics that are passionate about delivering compassionate, high-quality service and basic as well as advanced patient care to our customers.

Do you have a desire to continue your education?

Looking to improve your skills and knowledge?

We offer sponsorships, educational scholarships, and tuition reimbursement opportunities. *

Responsibilities

• Assess each call situation to determine the best course of action while working with progressive Paramedic protocols.
• Utilize your Paramedic skills on medical equipment and procedures including defibrillator, EKG monitor, oxygen and suction devices, and intravenous fluids to provide advanced medical care.
• Communicate with patients and loved ones to provide information and assurance that care is being given.
• Act as Paramedic team leader and take responsibility for the scene and unit management as needed.
• Drive the ambulance on 911 responses.
• Work collaboratively and in a professional manner with all allied health and public safety personnel as well as your fellow Paramedics.
  
  

Other Responsibilities

• Participate in community programs to maintain AMR image and establish strong community relations.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Please upload color photos of the following to your Candidate Profile (within the Dashboard) for review. The title of each photo should reflect the type of document being submitted.
• CA Driver's License
• CA State Paramedic Card
• Ambulance Driver's License
• American Heart Association Certifications:
• BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, BTLS/PHTLS
• Medical Examiner's Certificate
• ICS 100, ICS 200, NIMS 700 (optional, but preferred)
• Proof of Vaccinations (to include TDaP, TB, MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella / Chicken Pox, and Influenza)
• Titers demonstrating immunity may be substituted for the proof of vaccination; proof of vaccines in progress are accepted.
  
  

Additional Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required. Some advanced education preferred.
• Past work experience in healthcare preferred.
• Ability to pass a Physical Agility Test (including, but not limited to: lifting, carrying, dragging, walking, and balance).
• Must be able to lift, drag, hoist, and carry different types of equipment and other objects.
• Ability to discern deviations/changes in eye & skin coloration due to patient's condition and treatment administered.
• Ability to work past scheduled shift with little or no notice, if needed.
• Aptitudes required for work of this nature are good physical stamina, endurance, and body condition that would not be adversely affected by frequently having to walk, stand, lift, carry, and balance at times.
• Driving Record must comply with AMR's Safety & Driving policy (proof required if conditional employment is made).
  
  

Why Choose AMR ? AMR is one of Global Medical Response 's (GMR) family of solutions. Our GMR teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world at Learn how our values are at the core of our services and vital to how we approach care, and check out our comprehensive benefit options at .

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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.

More Information About This Job

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: $35.04 - $53.95 (This rate applies to 12 hour shifts and average 42 hours per week)

• Other hourly rates may be available based on hired shift type. Please ask your recruiter for details.