Paramedic

Company: Bi-County Ambulance
Location: Yuba City
Posted on: April 2, 2021

Job Description:

We are looking for paramedics to be part of our team of healthcare professionals attending, primarily, to out-of-hospital medical incidents. The job isn't simple but it is very rewarding. We are the sole ALS provider for our area. As a paramedic dealing mostly with emergencies you must be committed and focused. Experience is preferred but not required. We have a long history of working with those new to emergency medicine and will provide you with a great learning environment. Please see below for required licensing and certifications. Job Purpose:Provides emergency medical support by responding to emergencies; stabilizing and transporting patients. Duties:* Prepares to transport patients by completing operator vehicle inspections; inventorying supplies; correcting deficiencies. * Responds to emergencies by choosing route; observing traffic conditions; avoiding dangerous situations; maintaining communications with dispatcher. * Determines medical and safety requirements at emergency scene by assessing medical status of ill or injured persons; assessing prevailing circumstances; calling for support. * Stabilizes ill or injured persons by rendering first aid; relaying status to medical personnel. * Maintains order at emergency scene by controlling access; providing information to friends and relatives. * Maintains safe and healthy conditions by following organization medical standards and legal regulations. * Clears emergency scene by transporting victims. * Completes reports by entering required information. * Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques. * Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies. * Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Skills/Qualifications:Clinical Skills, Medical Teamwork, Creating a Safe, Effective Environment, Use of Medical Technologies, Proactive, Handles Pressure, Judgment, Acute/Critical Care, Emotional Control, Professionalism, Self-Confidence Requirements: California Paramedic licenseSSV accreditation preferredACLSPALSBLS provider CPRDriver's licenseAmbulance driver's license

Keywords: Bi-County Ambulance, Yuba City , Paramedic, Healthcare , Yuba City, California