Full Time Paramedic

THIS VACANCY WILL CLOSE ON JANUARY 8 2026.

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Job Summary:

Perform those skills consistent with the State of California scope of practice and local expanded scope of practice for a paramedic and within the guidelines protocols and policies as directed by Stanislaus County EMS Agency. Responsible for the delivery of high-quality pre-hospital care. The paramedic is usually the primary Advanced Life Support caregiver as defined in Division 2.5 of the Health and Safety Code and Title 22 California Code of Regulations. Manage each scene and available resources in a manner that provides the highest quality patient care and customer service by performing the following duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements below represent knowledge skill and/or ability. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties. Other duties may be assigned

EMS Staff Responsibilities

• Regularly attend staff meetings read all bulletins and complete all online training assignments to remain informed of current District policy procedures and county protocols especially any changes to prior policy/practice/protocols
• Participates in the ongoing quality assurance/quality improvement program
• Participates and assists in training and orientation of new employees and first responders
• Always maintain a proper uniform appearance and demeanor
• Involvement in community/civic health matters/projects as appropriate.
• Participates in the Safety Committee and adheres to safety standards for the ambulance Services.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Ambulance and Patient Responsibilities

• Maintains license as a Paramedic in California and Accreditation in Stanislaus County
• Responds to non-emergency and emergency calls as requested by dispatch
• Provides ALS/BLS standby at special events or non-emergency transfers when scheduled.
• Completes all required documentation accurately and submits according to established time frames defined by Stanislaus County EMS Agency
• Perform station duties as required
• Participates in public relations and educational programs

• Adhere to the established customer service standards for all Patterson District Ambulance employees
• Participates in critiquing and analyzing patient care protocols and charting procedures
• Assure that the stock level of medications medical supplies equipment etc. is maintained.
• Ensure that supplies and equipment are used safely and efficiently to avoid waste and that ambulance service work areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner
• Adhere to District attendance standards and standards of conduct
• Adhere to and follow all applicable governmental laws regulations ordinances policies procedures and protocols governing EMS personnel including all County and District continuing education and in-service training requirements
• Maintain the confidentiality of all patient care information
• Provides high-quality patient care and customer service courteously to every patient to ensure that all patients are treated fairly and with kindness dignity and respect
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served
• Must be able to respond properly to emergencies and disasters
• Operate emergency ambulance ALS and BLS equipment safely and professionally at all times. Must be able to operate an ALS and BLS ambulance and its equipment during patient transport to provide proper medical care.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly oversees EMT-1 on-scene and in-patient care-related contact.

Qualification Requirements:

To perform this job successfully an individual must regularly and satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Experience

• Minimal general experience required
• EMS/Paramedic training

Language Education And Licensing

• Current CA Paramedic license and accreditation in the county of Stanislaus; or ability to obtain accreditation within county policy
• Current BLS/CPR
• PALS/PTLS/BTLS Certified
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• Haz Mat Awareness
• Current and continued possession of a valid California Drivers License issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles is required.
• CDL with Ambulance Driver certificate
• High School Diploma or GED; Associate degree or higher in a related field preferred.

Other Skills And Abilities

• Ability to act with integrity professionalism and confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate with co-workers and the public professionally and effectively.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to follow HIPAA non-disclosure standards.
• Ability to work with ethnically diverse people in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Ability to suggest improvements with a high degree of diplomacy and tact.
• Ability to pay attention to details.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced environment and to wait patiently.
• Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to meet and interact with the community at various events.
• Ability to adjust or change priorities and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to move patients stand walk stoop reach with hands and arms crouch kneel balance talk or hear and smell sit use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls.
• Frequently required to be able to assist in a two-person lift of a patient of up to 200 lbs. Lifting and carrying shall also consist of patients who are secured to backboards extrication devices and gurneys.
• Required to be able to sit for extended periods to include but not limited to three (3) or more hours.
• The employee must occasionally climb. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision and color.
• Vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to wear protective clothing (i.e. helmet PPE protective eye wear gloves etc.)

The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and push up to 250 pounds on wheels. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. (See the complete Physical Requirements attached.)

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts to include a moving vehicle.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Risk Exposure Category 1:

Tasks may involve exposure to blood/body fluids and aerosolized transmission of diseases.

DISCLAIMER:

This job description indicates the critical features as described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• Del Puerto Health Care District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities women veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• Del Puerto Health Care District participates in E-Verify during the hiring process for all new employees.

Required Experience:

Senior IC