Paramedic- Santa Cruz County at AMR summary:
A Paramedic in Santa Cruz County provides high-quality emergency medical care including advanced patient assessment and treatment. Responsible for leading emergency scenes, collaborating with healthcare personnel, and driving ambulances during 911 responses, this role emphasizes both compassionate care and community involvement. Opportunities for education and professional development are available, including sponsorships, scholarships, and tuition reimbursement.
Job Description:
Santa Cruz County, CA
*SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE FOR A LIMITED 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.
Minimum?Required Qualifications: *PLEASE UPLOAD ALL ACTIVE CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES WITH COLORED PHOTOS*
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Active CA State Paramedic License
- Active CA State Driver’s License
- CA Ambulance Drivers License
- Medical Examiner's Certificate
- BLS, ACLS, PALS OR PEPP, BTLS OR PHTLS
Additional Requirements:
- Driving record is in compliance with company policy (only if a conditional offer is made)
- Pass Physical Agility Test (PAT)
- Some work experience, preferably in healthcare
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.
*Some restrictions apply – your recruiter will share more information upon receiving your application
EEO 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: benefits page
Salary Range: $37.04/hr - $55.95/hr depending on experience (DOE) (This rate applies to 12-hour shift averaging 42 a week)
*Salary varies depending on shift type, please inquire within for different shifts.
This position is bonus eligible.
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Paramedic, emergency medical services, patient care, advanced medical care, compassionate service, community programs, medical equipment, first response, CA Paramedic License, ambulance