Paramedic Basic

Ventura County, CA (Moorpark and Oxnard) ※ Please note that candidate applications will be considered for both our Ventura County Operations, AMR and Gold Coast. Offers are based on current business needs MEDIC 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. MEDIC MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or equivalent (GED) CA Drivers' License Ambulance Driver's License (from DMV) Medical Examiner's Certificate (MCSA-5875 and MCSA-5876) State of California PARAMEDIC license CPR Card (American Heart Association ONLY, Health Care Provider. Handwritten cards are not acceptable) K4 report (Driving Record) from the DMV (less than 30 days old) ICS courses. Please refer to the following link to complete the trainings: IS-100 (ICS 100) IS-200 (ICS 200) IS-700 (NIMS) IS-800 (NIMS) ACLS Card (American Heart Association ONLY, handwritten cards are not acceptable) PALS (American Heart Association ONLY, handwritten cards are not acceptable) 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 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. 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. Company Benefits: 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. Salary Range: $31.35 - $43.42 hr. DOE (This rate applies to 12-hour shift and averages 42 hours per week). $21.58 - $32.74 (This rate applies to 24-hour shift and averages 56 hours per week). #J-18808-Ljbffr