Paramedic

Hall Ambulance Service • Bakersfield, CA

210d • $65,000 - $70,000

About The Position

Hall Ambulance Service, Inc. has served the Kern County Community for over 50 years. Join us in building a future based on our founder's values of Care, Compassion, and Community! This posting is for 12-hour shifts in Metro Bakersfield. We also have rural station openings on 24-hour shifts in blocks of 2 shifts (48 hours at a time) available in West and North Kern County. The Bakersfield Metro is currently ranked 5th in the Nation for Homeownership Rates among under-35 residents. Hall Ambulance offers a schedule that affords you work-life balance, with only seven 12-hour shifts every two weeks. Come build your EMS career where you can build your life.

Requirements

• A National or State Paramedic License.
• Valid driver license with an insurable record.
• Be at least 20 years old by the time you start work.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to compassionately serve the patients in your community.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Completion of a recognized Paramedic training program.
• Valid & current State of California Certification as an EMT-P in good standing.
• Valid & current Class C California Driver License.
• Insurable by Hall Ambulance Service, Inc. driver's insurance policy including age minimum of 20 years.
• Valid & current Ambulance Driver Certification and Medical Examiners Certificate.
• Valid & current CPR card.

Nice To Haves

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Highly dependable; available and willing to work all assigned shifts and locations.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Computer competency including understanding of reporting programs.
• Ability to consistently deliver outstanding customer service.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform advanced paramedical care within established protocol and procedures.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Flexible and adaptable to rapidly changing environments.
• Knowledge of emergency medical transport procedures, facilities, and equipment.
• Ability to work well as a team.

Responsibilities

• Respond to medical emergencies in the community.
• Assess illnesses and injuries and administer basic to advanced emergency rescue and paramedical care.
• Provide medical treatment to the ill and injured and manage the illness or injury during transport.
• Prepare patients for transport via ambulance to hospital.
• Guide and support EMT's in the application of appropriate EMS techniques.
• Operate emergency vehicle and equipment to care and transport the patient effectively.
• Complete patient records and transfer of information to healthcare provider.
• Provide compassionate patient care.

Benefits

• Relocation Reimbursement up to $2,500.
• No Mandatory Overtime but lots of opportunity for Extra shifts.
• Double Time for Extra shifts on weekends.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance.
• Flex spending and long-term disability.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off.
• Company-sponsored activities including family picnics and employee lunches.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees