Paramedic Basic - AMR

Paramedic Basic at AMR summary:
As a Paramedic Basic, the individual provides essential emergency medical services and advanced patient care in a compassionate and efficient manner. Responsibilities include assessing situations, utilizing medical equipment, and communicating with medical facilities to deliver high-quality care. The position requires a state Paramedic license, CPR and ACLS certifications, and a commitment to patient safety and care standards.
Job Description:

Paramedic (Full Time)

Riverside, CA

Sign On Bonus

$15,000

Sign On Bonus is applicable to Full Time Paramedic hires only and does NOT apply to internal employees within American Medical Response.

Please contact Human Resources for Bonus agreement details.

Two (2) year commitment agreement with the Company may apply. Eligibility for those employees who are rehired will depend on break in service time from the company.
POSITION SUMMARY:

The mission and purpose this position is to compassionately deliver high-quality service and basic, as well as advanced patient care in a professional, caring and cost-effective manner.

Paramedic 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.
• Paramedic will 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.
• Other duties as defined by the formal job description
  
  Paramedic Minimum Qualifications:
  
  Education/Licensing/Certification:
  
  • High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
  • CA Drivers' License
  • Ambulance Driver's License (from DMV)
  • Medical Examiner's Card or DL51 (from DMV)
  • State of California Paramedic License
  • CPR Card ( American Heart Association ONLY, Health Care Provider. Hand written cards are not acceptable )
  • ACLS Card ( American Heart Association ONLY, hand written cards are not acceptable )
  • PALS ( American Heart Association ONLY, hand written cards are not acceptable ) OR PEPP (only required for Riverside & Ventura Co. applicants)
  • Driving record in compliance with AMR Safety and Driving policy ( proof required if conditional employment is made )
  • ICS courses, please refer to link http://training.fema.gov/IS/NIMS.asp .
  • --- IS-100B (ICS 100)
    --- IS-200B (ICS 200)
    --- IS-700A (NIMS)
    --- IS-800B (NIMS)
    Experience:
    
    • Some past work experience, preferably in healthcare desired.
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      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 www.AtaMomentsNotice.com. 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 GlobalMedicalResponse.com/Careers .
      
      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 comprehensive benefit options, which include medical, vision, dental, 401k, disability, FSA, HSA, EAP, vacation and paid time off.
      
      Bonus statement: This position is bonus eligible.
      
      Salary Range: $27.91 - $39.02 DOE (This rate applies to 12-hour shift and average 42 per week)
      
      Keywords:
      Paramedic, emergency medical services, patient care, healthcare, advanced care, CPR, ACLS, medical equipment, California, ambulance