Per Diem - Paramedic

This is a per diem position located in Plumas County, California. 

Within this general framework, this position is accountable for the following functions:

• Ultimately responsible for all aspects of patient care from the time of patient contact until transfer to a higher level of care.
• Provide consistent, high quality prehospital care as outlined by the REMSA/Care Flight Standard of Care, Nor Cal Protocols, and accepted local and national treatment doctrines.
• Drives and operates ambulances and other company vehicles safely, in accordance with established emergency driving guidelines.
• Provide an exemplary, safe, professional demeanor at all times.
• Acts as a catalyst for absolute integrity, confidentiality, and competency with patients, their families, the public, other agencies, coworkers, and REMSA management.
• Maintain currency of all required certifications and licenses.
• Provide feedback to management for improvement of working conditions, patient care, and system performance.
• Responsible for timely, legible, highly accurate recordkeeping.
• Assumes the role as educator for the public, students, and coworkers.
• Cooperates with other members of the REMSA team, including management and co-workers.
• Provide support to Plumas District Hospital by working in the Emergency Room.
• Must be able to work overtime as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

 Qualifications/ Experience Requirements

• Paramedic certification in the State of California required.
• Nor Cal Certification required.
• American Heart Association ACLS required.
• American Heart Association PALS certification required.
• American Heart Association BLS/CPR required.
• Current ITLS or equivalent required. 
• CA Ambulance Driver’s License with Medical Examiner’s Certification. 
• Valid California or Nevada Driver’s license required with a clean driving record. 
• Low angle rope rescue certification preferred. 
• Must possess excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Maintains a positive working attitude.
• Self-starter requiring little oversight.
• Must be adaptable to change and able to function in a team based management structure.
• Must be able to work overtime as required.

Additional skills:

• Experience operating an emergency vehicle a plus. 
• Experience in a ALS system a plus.
• Pre-hospital experience a plus.  
• Experience in EMS and public education; field or classroom a plus.