Paramedic Basic

Paramedic (EMT-P) – Arcata, CA area

IMMEDIATELY HIRING PARAMEDICS! PART-TIME Opportunity

• Competitive starting hourly rates from $19.00 – $22.00 (DOE)
• Additional Allowances like FTO and Advanced Certifications provide an additional $1.50 – $2.25 per hour.
• Ground/Flight Paramedic with Advanced Certs adds $2.25 per hour.

Arcata-Mad River Ambulance, a REACH/GMR Company, has been serving the people of Arcata, McKinleyville and their surrounding communities since 1962. With expert medical care and approachable, service-oriented clinicians, Arcata-Mad River Ambulance plays a critical role in providing this region of Northern California with timely access to definitive medical care. 

We’re hiring Paramedics (EMT-Ps) that will respond to emergency and non-emergency requests for medical assistance and deliver high-quality care, treatment and customer service to patients. 

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 AMRA/GMR image and establish strong community relations.

Minimum Required Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• State Paramedic License
• State Driver’s License
• BLS, ACLS, NREMT-Paramedic
• Driving record in compliance with company policy
• Pass Physical Agility Test
• Some work experience, preferably in healthcare

Why Choose Arcata-Mad River Ambulance? Arcata-Mad River Ambulance, a REACH company 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.

EEO Statement

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