Emergency Response Paramedic

Job Description:

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CA

Paramedic

IMMEDIATELY HIRING! Paramedic FULL-TIME Opportunity

10K sign-on bonus with 2-year commitment 

For Full-Time External New Hires

$39.04 - $57.95 per hour 

We're hiring Paramedics that are passionate about delivering compassionate, high-quality service and advanced patient care to our customers.

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. 

• Participate in community programs to maintain AMR image and establish strong community relations. 

Minimum Required Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) 

• State Paramedic License 

• State Driver's License 

• BLS, ACLS, PALS, PEPP, BTLS or PHTLS

• Driving record compliant with company policy 

• Pass Physical Agility Test 

• ICS 100,200,700 and 800

• CA Ambulance Driver's License
• Medical Examiner's Certificate 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Some work experience, preferably 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

GMR's Core Behaviors —keep care at the center, raise your hand, seek to understand, find a way together and be accountable—unite our teams and set us apart in emergency medical services.

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.

Salary Range: $39.04 - $57.95 Hourly (This rate applies to 12-hour shift averaging 42 a week)