Job: Paramedic

The mission and purpose of this position are to compassionately deliver high-quality service and basic
patient care in a professional, caring and cost-effective manner.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Assess each call situation to determine best course of action and appropriate protocol

•Utilize medical equipment and procedures including defibrillator, EKG monitor, oxygen and suction
devices, intravenous fluids, CPR and other procedures and medications as required to provide advanced
medical care
•Develop and utilize triage skills to provide optimal efficiency during calls
•Provide patient care according to clinical protocols and safety requirements
•Lift and move patients as required to provide optimum care
•Communicate with receiving facility to receive medical direction and to provide critical information
•Communicate with patient and loved ones to provide information and assurance that care is being
given, and to show compassion
•Act as team leader and take responsibility for scene management as needed
•Drive the ambulance or provide map-reading support to minimize call response time
•Keep current on certifications
•Treat other teammates as described by the AMR Values
•Coach and educate partners on new and changing information as necessary
•Participate in community programs to maintain AMR’ image and establish strong community relations
•Monitor and maintain the general condition of the unit, keep it clean and stocked for optimal call
response to maintain the image of AMR
•Communicate with communications center to receive and understand call data and customer feedback
•Document activities completely to ensure appropriate information is available regarding each call
•Following policies and procedures regarding out-of-chute times and turnaround times
•Negotiate with customers regarding additional services when appropriate (e.g., return transport)
•Consider patient status and insurance preferred facilities when determining transportation
destinations

NONESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

•Perform other duties as assigned

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Apply directly at 8808 Balboa Avenue, Suite 150, San Diego, CA 92123. Or visit www.amr-
sandiego.com to print out an application. Applications can be mailed to the address above or faxed to
858-492-3541.

Please contact Nicole Semar, HR Generalist, at 858-492-3540 for any questions or for additional
information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

•High school diploma or General Education diploma
•Current Paramedic certification
•Any other current certification required by location or system
•Valid Drivers License
•Driving record in compliance with AMR policy regarding insurability
•Functional literacy (oral and written) in English
•Excellent verbal and written communications skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

•Associate of Arts/Science degree
•Multi-lingual
•Some past work experience, preferably in a healthcare
•Physically fit

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Occasionally: Smelling

Frequently: See Physical Agility Test, kneeling, stooping, bending, leaning, flexibility, multiple physical activities performed at the same time (carrying multiple equipment while pushing on pram)

Constantly: Hearing/listening, clear speech, simple touching, walking (inside and outside), pushing, pulling, reaching, sitting, driving ambulance, seeing