Paramedic

Nature and Scope

The paramedic has contact with the staff of base hospitals, and outlying hospitals; with physicians, public service agencies (fire, police, highway patrol) and ground ambulance personnel; patients and their families; and with various service groups for public relations and educational purposes. The paramedic has the authority to determine medical and therapy based on the assessment of the patient in keeping with established protocols; safety decisions involving patient and aircraft/ambulance; whether or not additional equipment should be taken; in triage, who to transport and setting of priorities; and the care, inventory, and ordering of standard medical supplies.

Decisions that must be referred to the supervisor are management decisions outside established policies and procedures; flight requests outside of normal administrative guidelines – distance, search and rescue, private residence, prearranged transports, long distance transports; ride-alongs; equipment purchase and addition/deletion of different drugs; changes in medical protocol; and the coordination of public relations request.

Location

We are located at 1065 Bucks Lake Road, Quincy, CA 95971.

Compensation

Compensation range:

• $70,412.14 - $94,575.88 annually 

Job Status / Shift Information

• Full-time, benefited

Qualifications

Experience: 

• Experience in a high performance ALS system beneficial.
• Experience in EMS and public education; field or classroom based desired.
• Pre-hospital experience.

Education:

• Current Paramedic in the State of California
• Current ACLS 
• CA Ambulance Driver’s License – CA Resident
• Current CPR 
• Current PHTLS / ITLS 
• Current PALS certification 
• Medical Examiner’s Certification
• Norcal Certification
• NREMT-Paramedic
• Valid Nevada / California Driver’s license 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience operating an emergency vehicle a plus, a clean driving record mandatory.
• Knowledge of medical policies, procedures and the SEMSA Standard of Care.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal skills.
• Self starter requiring little oversight.
• Must be adaptable to change and able to function in a team based management structure.

Responsibilities

• The incumbent is expected to protect the privacy of all patient information in accordance with the Company’s privacy policies, procedures, and practices, as required by federal [and state] law, and in accordance with general principles of professionalism as a health care provider. Failure to comply with the Company’s policies and procedures on patient privacy may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment or of membership or association with SEMSA or any of its affiliated companies.
• The incumbent may access protected health information and other patient information only to the extent that is necessary to complete your job duties. The incumbent may only share such information with those who have a need to know specific patient information you may have in your possession to complete their job responsibilities related to treatment, payment or other company operations.
• The incumbent is encouraged and expected to report, without the threat of retaliation, any concerns regarding the Company’s policies and procedures on patient privacy and any observed practices in violation of that policy to the designated company Privacy Officer.
• The incumbent is expected to actively participate in Company privacy training and updates made available to you. It is required to communicate privacy policy information to coworkers, students, patients and others in accordance with Company policy.

Benefits / Perks

Options offered to benefit eligible employees:

• Excellent Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Paid days for continuing education, bereavement, and jury duty
• Retirement Plans with 3% company contribution
• Voluntary Life Insurance and Long Term Disability
• Considerable Paid Time Off
• And more! PDH Benefits to review more details on current options available

Perks all employees can enjoy:

• Inclusive and connected work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Discounted memberships with Flight/American Medical Care Network
• Shift differentials paid for certain work shifts, including Holiday pay

Child Care:

• PDH is thrilled to provide our Child Care Center services to all families in our area. Our program is operational from 7:45am to 5:15pm, Monday through Friday, and is approved for children aged 0 to 5 years. After submitting your application, our Child Care Director will get in touch with you about your acceptance into the program. Once approved, we will start the enrollment process. PDH employees take priority on our waiting list. For any additional questions please contact our Child Care Center Director at 530-283-7165 or childcare@pdh.org

Why Plumas District Hospital

Work in a setting with rugged canyons, crystal clear lakes, grassy meadows, trout-filled streams, fresh pine forests, and brilliant star-filled skies. This is your chance to provide compassionate care with exceptional customer service at Plumas District Hospital. With a diverse population with people from all walks of life, PDH team members provide the residents of Quincy and the surrounding area with essential health care services that are vital to this small mountain community. PDH is located in Quincy, California which is the largest community in Plumas County and has a population of 5,000 residents. Quincy is nestled against the Western slope of the Sierra Nevada mountain range and tucked in at the edge of the lush American Valley. Chico, California is 80 miles west and Reno, Nevada is 80 miles east of Quincy. Join a medical team that puts community first. Click this link https://www.pdh.org/ to learn more about PDH providers, services, and surrounding community today!

Contact Information

Recruiter Name/Email:

Nicholas Clawson

Department Phone:

530-283-7169

Salary : $70,412 - $94,576