Paramedic (Ambulance) Full-time, Variable Shift

Adventist Health • Tillamook, OR

3d • $21 - $29

About The Position

The Paramedic provides advanced emergency care in the pre-hospital environment, evaluating, treating, and stabilizing ill and injured patients. The role requires a comprehensive knowledge base to assess patient conditions, determine treatment courses, and provide first aid or life-support care for a broad range of medical emergencies in accordance with accepted medical practice standards.

The position is based at Adventist Health Tillamook, a healthcare provider serving Tillamook County and surrounding areas on the Oregon Coast. The posting identifies the role as full-time with a variable shift.

Employment is conditional on receiving required vaccinations and applicable annual vaccinations; medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify.

Requirements

• High school education, GED, or equivalent.
• State paramedic license for the state of practice.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Valid driver’s license and age 21 or older.
• Facility-required BLS certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy.
• Facility-required ACLS certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or technical degree, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Three years of full-time experience in a 911 system.
• Emergency Vehicle Operator Certification (EVOC) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Develop individualized care plans based on patient presentation, accepted medical practice standards, standing orders, online medical control, and department policies and procedures.
• Provide emergency care in the pre-hospital environment.
• Provide patient comfort, safety, privacy, and respect within the perioperative setting, and identify and develop areas of expertise within surgical specialties.
• Conduct emergency medical classes as requested by the department manager.
• Administer oral and intravenous medications; intubate patients or perform surgical airway insertion (cricothyrotomy); and place catheters for venous access, such as central venous lines.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED