Overview

Global Medical Response has a full-time Paramedic opening based in San Diego. The role focuses on emergency patient care and 911 ambulance response for Del Mar, Solana Beach, Encinitas, Rancho Santa Fe, El Cajon, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, Spring Valley, National City and surrounding communities.

Pay: $28.86–$47.58 per hour.

The work

  • Assess each call, determine the appropriate course of care and follow paramedic protocols.
  • Provide advanced care using defibrillators, EKG monitors, oxygen, suction devices and intravenous fluids.
  • Explain care to patients and relatives; lead the paramedic team and assume scene and unit management when needed.
  • Drive the ambulance on 911 responses and coordinate with allied health and public-safety personnel.
  • Participate in community programs and maintain professional relationships with local residents.

What you need

  • A high school diploma or GED.
  • A California paramedic license and a San Diego County paramedic card.
  • A California driver's license, a California ambulance driver's license from the DMV and a Medical Examiner's Certificate.
  • BLS, ACLS and NREMT-Paramedic credentials.
  • A driving record that meets company policy. A DMV record is required if a contingent offer is made.
  • Pass the Physical Agility Test (PAT).
  • Some work experience is required; healthcare experience is preferred.
  • Upload all active certifications with the application. The employer states that applicants who do not supply them will not be considered.

Prior paramedic experience is considered when placing a new hire on the wage scale.

Overtime and regional or federal deployment opportunities are listed.

The advertised sign-on incentive is 15k and requires a commitment. Confirm the full conditions with the employer.

The listing includes $2K in annual tuition reimbursement, paid training and continuing education.

About Global Medical Response

Global Medical Response and its family of services provide medical care, primarily in emergency response and patient relocation. This opening is part of its San Diego-area paramedic recruitment.

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