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JOB TITLE: Paramedic
DEPARTMENT: Field Operations
SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Field Supervisor or Paramedic Coordinator the Paramedic at AmbuServe Ambulance is responsible for assessing patient conditions, delivering appropriate medical treatment, and maintaining accurate documentation. The Paramedic will also be tasked with safe transportation of patients and maintaining the ambulance in a sanitary condition.
Responsibilities:
- Provide appropriate patient care as stipulated in their training as a Paramedic.
- Provide safe transportation, accurately discerning street names and addresses in the most expedient manner.
- Appropriately assess a patient and accurately convey the condition to other medical professionals.
- Provide an accurate written report describing a patient's condition, medical history, and the treatment provided.
- Provide appropriate documentation for billing information.
- Maintain the vehicle in sanitary condition, monitoring all fluid levels and gauges.
Qualifications:
· Paramedic License- Must be California not National
- 2 years recent/concurrent as a Paramedic
· CPR Certification
· Driver’s License
· CA Ambulance License and good driving record
· DL51 Medical Examiner Full Report
· K4 Driving Record
· ACLS/PALS
Pass a pre-employment interview including a physical and lifting examination, drug screen, and background check.
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Attend company provided training and driving course as needed.
- Ability to provide medical care at the Paramedic level while safely transporting patients.
- Attend company provided training and driving course as needed.
- Must be able to perform skills assessment as needed per the Paramedic Coordinator
- Maintains personal knowledge and skills in order to deliver optimum patient care as a Paramedic role model for other Emergency Service personnel
- Documents all patient care, assessments, and all service reports in a timely fashion
- Documentation shall be legible and accurate
- Supports in maintaining crew vehicles, radios, equipment, medical supplies (drugs) and crew quarters in a state of readiness twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week.
- Shall be punctual and ready for your shift.
- Shall actively participate in Company QA/QI programs.
- Provides for ongoing personal growth in BLS/ACLS and emergency care through education and maintenance of state requirements for EMT-P certification,ACLS/PALS, BLS, and any other required certifications requested by the Company
- Maintains functional awareness of all Los Angeles County EMS guidelines/protocols
- Maintains professional appearance of the approved uniform and maintains hygienic and grooming standards
- Considerable lifting and moving of heavy patients is required
- Develop a plan for maintaining own professional growth and development Respect for dignity, welfare, basic rights of all patients and employees
- Maintain a high level of competency within the scope of practice.
- Be a team player
- Maintain a thorough working knowledge of local geography, which includes maps, streets and grid book systems
- Must successfully pass the Paramedic orientation program sponsored by the Company and approved by the EMS Agency
- Be familiar with EMT-P California Regulations and Los Angeles County Policies.
- Must maintain all certifications and licenses
- Represent AmbuServe while on duty at public service functions, expositions, and other public events
- Provide ambulance stand-by services at sporting events or any other activities designated by the Field Supervisor and/or Paramedic Coordinator
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL ETHICS
Communication
Speaks and writes clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations; listens and asks for clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; promotes training and develops staffs skills and encourages growth; gives appropriate recognition to others
Accountability
Operational Efficient.
Integrity
Treat people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
Reliability
Dependable and responsive to the customer needs. Communicates and demonstrates on time service.
Customer/Patient Service
Manages difficult or emotional patient situations; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service.
Teamwork
Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ view; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests.
Leadership
Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; accepts and provides performance feedback from others; promotes training and develops staff skills and encourages growth; gives appropriate recognition to others.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The position requires good physical stamina, endurance and body condition. The employee is regularly required to frequently walk, stand, lift, carry and balance at times, in excess of 100 pounds. The oxygen cylinders can be made of quarter-inch steel and weigh up to 113 pounds. The medical equipment boxes can weigh approximately fifty (50) pounds or more. The Paramedic may also need to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and the ability to withstand varied environmental conditions such as extreme heat, cold and moisture.
What We Offer:
- Best Pay in EMS - (Night Shift Pay Differential for shifts starting between 1900-0200)
- Medical Benefits – Sponsored at a 75% Employer Contribution.
- Vacation Time Pay – We know everyone needs some fun time.
- Holiday Pay – Holidays are about family, but EMS is 24/7, so we do our part to show appreciation.
- Sick Leave Pay – When you’re under the weather, know you’re covered.
- Jury Duty Pay – When your civic duty is called upon, we got you covered.
- CPR Certification Renewals – Provided by the Company at Cost to Our Employees.
- DMV H6 Driving History Report and Medical Examination Certificate – 100% paid by the Company.
- Continuing Education Credits (“CEs”) – Provided Internally by the Company at Cost to Our Employees.
- Training Opportunities – We offer training for each position 100% paid by the Company.
- Professional EMS Uniforms – 100% paid by the Company.
- Modern EMS Fleet and Top-Notch Medical Equipment – We give you the tools you need to excel at what you do!
- Career Advancement Opportunities – We are known to promote from within. If you wish to pursue a supervisor or management position, career advancement is attainable with us!
- Holiday Gifts – We love an opportunity to provide our employees with recognition and demonstrate our appreciation.
- Many More Benefits Offered – Join us and enjoy recognition for being a part of a winning team.
Opportunity Waits:
We are proud to promote an environment FLEXIBLE to your scheduling needs; whether it's your school schedule, daycare issues, or other prior commitments, you may have.
We are hiring for part-time and full-time employment in the Los Angeles County South Bay area.
Get the experience you need now to continue in your further educational pursuits!!! AmbuServe will train you for free and get you all the expertise you need to further your career goals, as we are happy to serve as a STEPPING STONE FOR YOUR FUTURE!
As we strive for excellence, we accept resumes from paramedics interested in joining our team! We provide Basic Life Support, Advanced Life Support, and Critical Care Transport in Orange and Los Angeles counties. AmbuServe Ambulance Service has done an outstanding job diversifying its business. This means that not every call is the same; your transports will range from hospital inter-facility transports, medical aides, psychiatric, neonatal intensive care, FEMA response, venue stand-by/special events, and critical care transports with RNs and RTs.
AmbuServe is a highly recognized transition into the fire department, law enforcement, or any higher level of medicine, as we have custom personal relationships with the above agencies.
We are proud to offer at NO CHARGE TO YOU continuing your education courses with CE's available to you through the courses we offer to each of our EMTs. These classes are provided in-house at no additional cost to our employees.
How to Apply:
PLEASE ATTACH ANY CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES YOU HAVE WITH THIS APPLICATION or send to [email protected].
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $99,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Have you ever worked for AmbuServe, Medic 1 or Shoreline Ambulance?
- What dates/times are you available for an interview?
License/Certification:
- California Paramedic License (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Gardena, CA 90248 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Gardena, CA 90248: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
