Paramedic Basic
Company: AMR
Location: Oakland
Posted on: April 20, 2024
Job Description:
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 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 .Click Here for Full Job
Description * Some restrictions apply - your recruiter will share
more information upon receiving your applicationEEO 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.
Keywords: AMR, Alameda , Paramedic Basic, Healthcare , Oakland, California
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