Employer: Riggs Ambulance Service
Location: Merced, CA USA
Paramedic’s annual salary with benefits $63,438 - $77,814 * Competitive benefits with employer paid Group Life Insurance * 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan * Education & Training and more.
RIGGS is the exclusive Advanced Life Support provider in Merced County and Accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS). RIGGS is the only ALS responder in Merced County. Our dedicated professionals are committed to providing high quality patient care utilizing the most up to date equipment and resources.
POSITION PURPOSE AND SUMMARY
Under the supervisor, the ideal incumbent will perform duties associated with providing emergency medical care to the sick and injured in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Company policies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
General Responsibilities
The incumbent must possess and apply knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties of an Emergency Medical Technician and Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic, in a dignified and compassionate manner, including but not limited to:
Responding to an emergency efficiently and promptly;
Administering basic and advanced life support to patients at the scene, en route to the hospital, and in a pre-hospital setting, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and standards, and in accordance with Company policies and guidelines;
Assessing the nature and extent of injury or illness to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed;
Treating patients at the scene, en route to the hospital, and in a pre-hospital setting, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and standards, and in accordance with Company policies, rules, and guidelines;
Effectively communicating with professional medical personnel and treatment facilities to obtain instructions regarding further treatment and/or to arrange reception of patients to the appropriate center;
Maintaining order at scenes, including crowd dispersement and restraint of family and friends;
Completing patient care forms, insurance forms, evaluation forms, and all other forms in a competent and timely fashion;
Adhere to and follow all Policies and Procedures concerning safety and contamination by bloodborne pathogens; and
Educate and /or train squad personnel, EMS trainees and the public.
Additional Obligations and Skills
The incumbent must possess and apply knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties of a driver of ambulance equipment, including but not limited to:
Promptly responding to instructions from a dispatcher and driving and operating specially equipped emergency vehicles to specified locations at a safe and controlled speed, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations and standards, and in accordance with Company policies, rules, and guidelines;
Assuring that vehicles are in good working condition at all times, are properly maintained and stocked, have all necessary equipment and that the equipment is in good working order at all times;
Cleaning, organizing and restocking vehicles in a ready condition after each transport;
Receiving and responding to requests for emergency ambulance service and other duties-related communication via two-way radio or other communication devices;
Maintaining accurate records of ambulance equipment and other emergency equipment and/or personnel dispatched to each emergency and non-emergency request and other operation and administrative data as required to maintain the operational continuity of the Company and as directed by superiors;
Properly document each transport on the approved Patient Care Report in accordance with Company Policies and Procedures;
Handling telephone communications professionally and efficiently with careful regard to the divulgence of information respecting confidentiality requests at all times;
Coordinating requests for non-emergency transports in accordance with the Company's non-emergency transport policies;
Monitoring communication equipment to maintain contact with the dispatcher; and
Maintaining apparatus and equipment in accordance with all policies, procedures and direction.
The incumbent must perform routine tasks in and around the ambulance service building, including but not limited to:
Checking, restocking, inventorying and cleaning any apparatus operated by the Company;
Cleaning, doing dishes, emptying trash and other related duties in the station;
Washing and drying personal protective equipment in heavy duty washer and dryer;
Representing the ambulance service while on duty at public service functions, expositions, and other public events; and
Performing any other duty related to the Company as designated by the supervisor or manager.
The incumbent must also:
Be a team player, as EMS is a team effort, and providers must provide necessary assistance to ensure system sanitation, readiness and adherence to quality assurance standards;
Be flexible, as emergency services operate on a 24-hour clock; the incumbent's assigned work shift schedule may vary and the incumbent should be available to respond immediately for a call during the assigned work period, and the start and shift times may vary due to the nature of the business;
Maintain a thorough working knowledge of local geography, which includes maps, streets, and grid book systems;
Maintain a thorough working knowledge of applicable current standards of care, including equipment functions and uses;
Assure that all certifications, licenses and registrations are up-to-date; and
Conduct him/herself in a courteous, helpful, dignified and professional manner at all times when dealing with patients, co-workers, supervisors and or the public.
Must be able to read, write and understand the English language.
QUALIFICATIONS
Educational Requirements
The incumbent must have a minimum of either a high school diploma or a GED as evidence of completion of a high school education, and must have and maintain current emergency medical technician and/or paramedic certification. An incumbent must also maintain the required annual continuing medical education credits as set forth by the State EMS Office.
Certificates, Licenses And Registrations
The incumbent must possess and maintain a valid California driver's license, Paramedic certification, ACLS, American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer and/or American Heart Association BCLS certification, EVOC/EVDT certification, Hazardous Materials R & I, PHTLS, PEPP or PALS, Current Ambulance Drivers Certificate issued by the DMV, Current California Drivers License issued by the DMV, Current Medical Certificate issued by the DMV and other certifications as required.
Minimum Experience, Abilities Required And Special Requirements
This position requires one year of experience in the field of rescue and emergency medical services as an EMT. Additionally, the incumbent must possess basic working knowledge of an IBM-compatible computer, and be able to enter necessary data into a computer or PDA.
Location: Merced, CA USA
Paramedic’s annual salary with benefits $63,438 - $77,814 * Competitive benefits with employer paid Group Life Insurance * 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan * Education & Training and more.
RIGGS is the exclusive Advanced Life Support provider in Merced County and Accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS). RIGGS is the only ALS responder in Merced County. Our dedicated professionals are committed to providing high quality patient care utilizing the most up to date equipment and resources.
POSITION PURPOSE AND SUMMARY
Under the supervisor, the ideal incumbent will perform duties associated with providing emergency medical care to the sick and injured in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Company policies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
General Responsibilities
The incumbent must possess and apply knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties of an Emergency Medical Technician and Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic, in a dignified and compassionate manner, including but not limited to:
Responding to an emergency efficiently and promptly;
Administering basic and advanced life support to patients at the scene, en route to the hospital, and in a pre-hospital setting, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and standards, and in accordance with Company policies and guidelines;
Assessing the nature and extent of injury or illness to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed;
Treating patients at the scene, en route to the hospital, and in a pre-hospital setting, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and standards, and in accordance with Company policies, rules, and guidelines;
Effectively communicating with professional medical personnel and treatment facilities to obtain instructions regarding further treatment and/or to arrange reception of patients to the appropriate center;
Maintaining order at scenes, including crowd dispersement and restraint of family and friends;
Completing patient care forms, insurance forms, evaluation forms, and all other forms in a competent and timely fashion;
Adhere to and follow all Policies and Procedures concerning safety and contamination by bloodborne pathogens; and
Educate and /or train squad personnel, EMS trainees and the public.
Additional Obligations and Skills
The incumbent must possess and apply knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties of a driver of ambulance equipment, including but not limited to:
Promptly responding to instructions from a dispatcher and driving and operating specially equipped emergency vehicles to specified locations at a safe and controlled speed, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations and standards, and in accordance with Company policies, rules, and guidelines;
Assuring that vehicles are in good working condition at all times, are properly maintained and stocked, have all necessary equipment and that the equipment is in good working order at all times;
Cleaning, organizing and restocking vehicles in a ready condition after each transport;
Receiving and responding to requests for emergency ambulance service and other duties-related communication via two-way radio or other communication devices;
Maintaining accurate records of ambulance equipment and other emergency equipment and/or personnel dispatched to each emergency and non-emergency request and other operation and administrative data as required to maintain the operational continuity of the Company and as directed by superiors;
Properly document each transport on the approved Patient Care Report in accordance with Company Policies and Procedures;
Handling telephone communications professionally and efficiently with careful regard to the divulgence of information respecting confidentiality requests at all times;
Coordinating requests for non-emergency transports in accordance with the Company's non-emergency transport policies;
Monitoring communication equipment to maintain contact with the dispatcher; and
Maintaining apparatus and equipment in accordance with all policies, procedures and direction.
The incumbent must perform routine tasks in and around the ambulance service building, including but not limited to:
Checking, restocking, inventorying and cleaning any apparatus operated by the Company;
Cleaning, doing dishes, emptying trash and other related duties in the station;
Washing and drying personal protective equipment in heavy duty washer and dryer;
Representing the ambulance service while on duty at public service functions, expositions, and other public events; and
Performing any other duty related to the Company as designated by the supervisor or manager.
The incumbent must also:
Be a team player, as EMS is a team effort, and providers must provide necessary assistance to ensure system sanitation, readiness and adherence to quality assurance standards;
Be flexible, as emergency services operate on a 24-hour clock; the incumbent's assigned work shift schedule may vary and the incumbent should be available to respond immediately for a call during the assigned work period, and the start and shift times may vary due to the nature of the business;
Maintain a thorough working knowledge of local geography, which includes maps, streets, and grid book systems;
Maintain a thorough working knowledge of applicable current standards of care, including equipment functions and uses;
Assure that all certifications, licenses and registrations are up-to-date; and
Conduct him/herself in a courteous, helpful, dignified and professional manner at all times when dealing with patients, co-workers, supervisors and or the public.
Must be able to read, write and understand the English language.
QUALIFICATIONS
Educational Requirements
The incumbent must have a minimum of either a high school diploma or a GED as evidence of completion of a high school education, and must have and maintain current emergency medical technician and/or paramedic certification. An incumbent must also maintain the required annual continuing medical education credits as set forth by the State EMS Office.
Certificates, Licenses And Registrations
The incumbent must possess and maintain a valid California driver's license, Paramedic certification, ACLS, American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer and/or American Heart Association BCLS certification, EVOC/EVDT certification, Hazardous Materials R & I, PHTLS, PEPP or PALS, Current Ambulance Drivers Certificate issued by the DMV, Current California Drivers License issued by the DMV, Current Medical Certificate issued by the DMV and other certifications as required.
Minimum Experience, Abilities Required And Special Requirements
This position requires one year of experience in the field of rescue and emergency medical services as an EMT. Additionally, the incumbent must possess basic working knowledge of an IBM-compatible computer, and be able to enter necessary data into a computer or PDA.
