EMT Per Diem
Quincy, WA - USA
Job Summary
This position 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. This position 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.
- We are located at 1065 Bucks Lake Road Quincy CA 95971.
- You may be scheduled to work in either Lassen or Plumas County
Compensation range:
- $21.36 - $30.45 / hour
- Per Diem non-benefited
Experience:
- Three (3) years of driving experience
- Able to accept direct Paramedic supervision.
- Self-starter requiring little oversight with excellent written and verbal skills.
Education:
- Current Nor Cal EMT-Basic or higher certification.
- Current Healthcare provider CPR certification
- California Ambulance Drivers License
- O.T. Medical Examination Certificate
- Current NREMT-Basic certification
- Valid California or Nevada Drivers license.
This position will require fieldwork - staffing and riding in an ambulance or medical helicopter. The candidate will be required to perform under adverse working conditions. These conditions may require special uniforms or protective clothing for all weather and airborne and bloodborne exposures. Candidates must able to walk stoop climb twist bend run squat kneel and work in awkward positions when moving patients from all types of locations and within the ambulance or helicopter.
Additionally the candidate will be required to perform various lifts and transfers of patients who may require the use of one or more of the following items: gurney scoop stretcher or backboard stair chair wheel chair neonate isolet and possibly a two person manual transfer.
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 Benefitsto 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 or
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 5000 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 to learn more about PDH providers services and surrounding community today!