Paramedic Basic

Global Medical Response • Moorpark, CA

77d • $33 - $56

About The Position

AMR is immediately hiring for Paramedic opportunities in Moorpark, CA. This position offers a starting annualized wage of $33.50/hour for a 12-hour shift and $23.05/hour for a 24-hour shift. The role is within a fast-paced system that primarily runs ALS 911 responses and is available for full-time employment only.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• CPR Card (American Heart Association ONLY, Health Care Provider; handwritten cards are not acceptable).
• Paramedic State License.
• Driver's License.
• Ambulance Drivers License.
• Medical Examiners Driving record in compliance with AMR Safety and Driving policy (DMV print out; proof required if conditional employment is made).
• FEMA ICS 100, 200, 700, 800.
• ACLS Card (American Heart Association ONLY; handwritten cards are not acceptable).
• PALS (American Heart Association ONLY; handwritten cards are not acceptable).

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Report immediately to the on-duty supervisor and/or account manager any incident involving a negative customer and/or patient interaction.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• 401k.
• Disability insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Vacation and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED