Job description
Job Description:
*SIGN ON BONUS $15,000.00 for FULL TIME Paramedics*
Eligibility: External applicants hired on as FT Paramedics
Conditions Apply
Job Title: Paramedic Basic
Location: San Diego County
Reports To: Field Operations Supervisor
Department: Operations
FLSA Status: Non- Exempt
Pay & Incentives:
POSITION SUMMARY:
The mission and purpose this position is to compassionately deliver high-quality service and patient care in a professional and caring manner to patients in need. Successful candidates will proudly provide service to the citizens of Del Mar, Solana Beach, Encinitas, Rancho Santa Fe, El Cajon, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, Spring Valley, National City, and surrounding communities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Physical Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
Education/Licensing/Certification:
Experience:
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:
Company Benefits: Check out our careers site benefits page to learn more about our benefit options.
Salary Range:
$24.94 - $41.11 DOE (This rate applies to 12 hour shifts and average 49 hours per week)
$19.09- $31.48 DOE ( This rate applies to 24 hour shifts and average 64 hours per week)
*SIGN ON BONUS $15,000.00 for FULL TIME Paramedics*
Eligibility: External applicants hired on as FT Paramedics
Conditions Apply
Job Title: Paramedic Basic
Location: San Diego County
Reports To: Field Operations Supervisor
Department: Operations
FLSA Status: Non- Exempt
Pay & Incentives:
- Annualized Salary Range: $63,713.08 - $105,041.38 depending on experience
- Prior paramedic experience considered for placement on wage scale
- Opportunities for overtime and regional / federal deployments
- $2,000 annual tuition reimbursement
- Paid training and continuing education
POSITION SUMMARY:
The mission and purpose this position is to compassionately deliver high-quality service and patient care in a professional and caring manner to patients in need. Successful candidates will proudly provide service to the citizens of Del Mar, Solana Beach, Encinitas, Rancho Santa Fe, El Cajon, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, Spring Valley, National City, and surrounding communities.
Essential Duties and 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.
- Communicate with patient and loved ones to provide information and assurance that care is being given, and to show compassion.
- 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.
- Communicate with dispatcher to receive and understand call data and customer feedback.
- 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.
- Ability to work past scheduled shift with little or no notice.
- Work collaboratively and in a professional manner with all allied health and public safety personnel.
- Reports immediately to the on duty supervisor and/or account manager any incident involving a negative customer and/or patient interaction.
- Read road maps, drive vehicles, and accurately discern street signs and address numbers.
- 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.
- Ability to 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.
- Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
- Adherence to and compliance with information systems security policies and procedures.
Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Meets and communicates with existing customers/staff members (including skilled nursing, assisted living, and hospital facilities) on a regular basis to ensure that AMR is meeting their needs. Reports these interactions to the operations and/or account manager on a regular basis.
- Participate in community programs to maintain AMR image and establish strong community relations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to successfully pass Physical Agility Test
- 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.
- Must be able to lift, drag, hoist, and carry different types of equipment and other objects.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education/Licensing/Certification:
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED). Some advanced education preferred.
- California Drivers License
- BLS Card (American Heart Association)
- ACLS Card (American Heart Association)
- County of San Diego Paramedic Card (for information, contact County EMS Office at 619-285-6429)
- State of CA Paramedic License
- Driving Record in compliance with AMR's Safety & Driving policy (proof required if conditional employment offer is made).
- Ambulance Drivers License (for information, contact local office of California Dept. of Motor Vehicles)
- Medical Examiner's Certificate/ OMB 2126-0006 Form
Experience:
- Some past work experience, preferably in healthcare desired.
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:
Company Benefits: Check out our careers site benefits page to learn more about our benefit options.
Salary Range:
$24.94 - $41.11 DOE (This rate applies to 12 hour shifts and average 49 hours per week)
$19.09- $31.48 DOE ( This rate applies to 24 hour shifts and average 64 hours per week)
- This position is bonus eligible.
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