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Paramedic Basic

Global Medical Response, Palm Springs, CA, United States


Position Summary
The mission and purpose of this position is to compassionately deliver high‑quality service and basic, as well as advanced patient care in a professional, caring and cost‑effective manner.

Paramedic Duties and 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.

Other duties as defined by the formal job description.

Education / Licensing / Certification

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

CA Driver’s License

Ambulance Driver’s License (from DMV)

Medical Examiner’s Card or DL51 (from DMV)

State of California Paramedic License

CPR Card (American Heart Association ONLY, healthcare provider; handwritten cards are not acceptable)

ACLS Card (American Heart Association ONLY; handwritten cards are not acceptable)

PALS (American Heart Association ONLY; handwritten cards are not acceptable) OR PEPP (only required for Riverside, LA & Ventura Co. applicants)

PHTLS or ITLS Preferred at time of hire (must be acquired within the first 6 months of employment for Riverside County)

Driving record in compliance with AMR Safety and Driving policy (proof required if conditional offer of employment is made)

ICS courses
IS-100B (ICS 100)

IS-200B (ICS 200)

IS-700A (NIMS)

IS-800B (NIMS)

Experience
Some past work experience, preferably in healthcare desired.

Compensation
Salary Range: $26.20 - $60.23 DOE (This rate applies to 12‑hour shift and averages 42 per week). This position is bonus eligible.

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.

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