EMT - Full-time

EMT - Full-Time Regular Full-Time Job ID: 2026-1826 Category: Sierra Regional EMS Nature and Scope The EMT has contact with the staff of base hospitals, and outlying hospitals; with physicians, public service agencies (fire, police, highway patrol) and ground ambulance personnel; patients and their families; and with various service groups for public relations and educational purposes. The EMT has the authority to determine medical and therapy based on the assessment of the patient in keeping with established protocols; safety decisions involving patient and aircraft/ambulance; whether or not additional equipment should be taken; in triage, who to transport and setting of priorities; and the care, inventory, and ordering of standard medical supplies. Decisions that must be referred to the supervisor are management decisions outside established policies and procedures; flight requests outside of normal administrative guidelines – distance, search and rescue, private residence, prearranged transports, long distance transports; ride-along; equipment purchase and addition/deletion of different drugs; changes in medical protocol; and the coordination of public relations request. Location We are located at 1065 Bucks Lake Road, Quincy, CA 95971. You may be scheduled to work in either Lassen or Plumas County Compensation Compensation for Benefited, Full-time Pay Scale Base Rate: $19.42–$27.68 per hour ($64,620.85 - $92,133.89 annually) Starting pay is determined using our clinical pay scales, which feature 13 steps recognizing up to 30 years of relevant experience. Eligible employees may also receive shift differential and holiday pay. Job Status/Shift Information Full-time, benefited Qualifications Experience Three (3) years of driving experience required. Able to accept direct Paramedic supervision. Self-starter requires little oversight with excellent written and verbal skills. Education Current Nor Cal EMT-Basic or higher certification. Current Healthcare provider CPR certification. California Ambulance Driver’s License O.T. Medical Examination Certificate Valid California or Nevada Driver’s license. Responsibilities This position will require fieldwork - staffing and riding in an ambulance or medical helicopter. The candidate will be required to perform under adverse working conditions. These conditions may require special uniforms or protective clothing for all weather and airborne and bloodborne exposures. Candidates must able to walk, stoop, climb, twist, bend, run, squat, kneel, and work in awkward positions when moving patients from all types of locations and within the ambulance or helicopter. Additionally, the candidate will be required to perform various lifts and transfers of patients who may require the use of one or more of the following items: gurney, scoop stretcher or backboard, stair chair, wheel chair, neonate isolet, and possibly a two person manual transfer. Benefits/Perks Benefits for Eligible Employees The following benefits are available to eligible full-time and part-time employees following applicable waiting periods: Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plans PDH Employee Discount Program, which waives applicable deductibles and coinsurance for eligible services received at Plumas District Hospital Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual Paid leave for continuing education, bereavement, and jury duty Employer-sponsored retirement plans featuring: A 3% employer contribution An employer match of 50% of employee contributions, up to the plan maximum $20,000 in employer-paid life insurance Voluntary benefit options, including additional life insurance, long-term disability insurance for full-time employees, and identity theft protection Potential loan-forgiveness opportunities for eligible healthcare professionals Educational and career-development support, including Certified Medical Assistant training, an LVN-to-RN step-up program, and tuition reimbursement On average, employer-provided benefits add approximately 40% to the value of an employee’s total compensation package. Perks Available to Employees Paid sick leave, with five days awarded annually based on the employee’s anticipated work schedule Available to benefit-eligible employees and non-benefited employees scheduled to work at least 30 shifts during the calendar year An inclusive, supportive, and connected work environment Discounted rates at the PDH Child Care Center Competitive compensation The opportunity for all employees to contribute to an employer-sponsored retirement plan Discounted CareFlight/AirMedCare Network memberships Shift differentials for eligible shifts and PDH-observed holidays Why Plumas District Hospital Work in a setting with rugged canyons, crystal clear lakes, grassy meadows, trout-filled streams, fresh pine forests, and brilliant star-filled skies. This is your chance to provide compassionate care with exceptional customer service at Plumas District Hospital. With a diverse population with people from all walks of life, PDH team members provide the residents of Quincy and the surrounding area with essential health care services that are vital to this small mountain community. PDH is located in Quincy, California which is the largest community in Plumas County and has a population of 5,000 residents. Quincy is nestled against the Western slope of the Sierra Nevada mountain range and tucked in at the edge of the lush American Valley. Chico, California is 80 miles west and Reno, Nevada is 80 miles east of Quincy. Join a medical team that puts community first. to learn more about PDH providers, services, and surrounding community today! #J-18808-Ljbffr