Paramedic

Pay Range: $27.93/hr - $32.82/hr - $37.70/hr# *Please note, the highest starting rate as a new hire is $32.82/hr, based on applicable experience POSITION SUMMARY: The Paramedic is a licensed professional who provides direct patient care and transport in the prehospital setting, according to approved EMS protocols and under the direction of the Base Hospital Medical Control.# This position reports to the Paramedic Field Supervisor. EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE: Minimum: - Hazardous Materials training to the First Responder Operations Level prior to the conclusion of department orientation Desired: - One year experience in the pre-hospital setting LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: Minimum:

• Currently licensed by the California Emergency Medical Services Authority as a Paramedic

• Sierra Sacramento Valley Emergency Medical Services accreditation within 45 days of hire unless an extension is granted by the issuing authority

• Current CPR recognition

• Current ACLS recognition

• Current PALS or Handtevy#Prehospital Pediatric Provider recognition#within 6 months of hire

• PHTLS within 6 months of hire (tracked by dept)

• California drivers license with ambulance drivers certificate to include the medical exam certificate.# - Eligible to be insured under the Medical Center#s Liability Policy with DMV Report (and minimum age 21) - ICS 100, ICS 200 and ICS 700 within 6 months of hire (current Enloe#Paramedics have until February 29, 2024 to obtain) (tracked by dept) SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES: Must demonstrate technical competence, professional clinical judgment, communication skills and sensitivity for the patient and family in crisis. Must be able to work effectively with peers, other departments, first responders and the public using good interpersonal skills, discretion and diplomacy.

Updated 10/24/12.

Updated 3/7/13.

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Updated 8/25/16.

Upated 7/20/17.

8/29/23 updated sf