Paramedic - ED Full-Time, Day Shift

Adventist Health • Los Angeles, CA

5d

About The Position

The Paramedic provides emergency care in the pre-hospital environment, delivering advanced medical care that includes evaluating, treating, and stabilizing ill and injured patients. The role requires comprehensive knowledge to assess patients, determine courses of treatment, and respond to emergencies such as cardiac arrest or wounds. Care is provided according to acceptable medical practice standards, standing orders, online medical control, and department policies and procedures.

The position also includes administering medications, performing advanced airway and venous-access procedures, conducting emergency medical classes when requested, and supporting patient comfort, safety, privacy, and respect. Adventist Health requires associates to receive applicable required vaccinations at employment and annually thereafter; medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Requirements

• High school education, GED, or equivalent.
• Paramedic license in the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association; facility-specific BLS certification must be from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association; facility-specific ACLS certification must be from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy.
• Hospital Fire and Life Safety (HLFS) certification.
• Valid driver’s license and must be at least 21 years of age.

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, medical practice standards, standing orders, online medical control, and department policies and procedures.
• Provide emergency care in the pre-hospital environment, including evaluating, treating, and stabilizing ill and injured patients.
• Provide patient comfort, safety, privacy, and respect within the perioperative setting.
• Identify and develop areas of expertise within surgical specialties.
• Conduct emergency medical classes when 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