Paramedic; Units posted about ago San Diego, CA

* New-hires will be eligible for an incentive bonus of $15,000.*

Come join our team here in San Diego! Our Paramedics will be handling 911 calls for the City of San Diego! Come make an impact on our communities today!

Falck is a global emergency medical services provider originating from Denmark that services 4 states in the US including:
California, Colorado, Oregon and Texas. Falck has been operating in the US since 2010 and is one of the largest private providers of emergency medical services in the country today. Our BLS and ALS services impact not only the lives of our patients, but their families and communities.

Pay Range: $29.61 to $49.93
(These rates include overtime.)

Position Summary: The primary responsibility of the Paramedic is to provide ongoing care through established Pre-hospital processes, the environment, instrumentation, other health care team members, and interacting agencies. The primary objective of the Paramedic is to provide safe and expedient response to emergent and non-emergent calls where patient care is provided and continued enroute to a definitive care facility.

What We Offer:

• Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
• 401(k) with company match
• Training and Career Development
• Paid Time-Off

Responsibilities:

• Presents himself/herself in a professional manner, in the proper uniform, appropriately groomed, and displays a good public image for the employee and Falck USA in accordance with company policy.
• Applies Paramedic skillset and demonstrates proficiency when using all medical equipment including the EKG monitor/defibrillator, etc. to provide advanced care to patients.
• Partners closely with Fire Department, Police Department, and other public officials to provide the best and safest care possible.
• Adheres to the policies and procedures of Falck USA, including the operation’s Standard Operating Procedures and Medical Protocols.
• Serves as the main patient care provider on all calls and acts as a leader/mentor to EMT partner on all calls.
• Participates and completes all daily assignments proficiently, punctually and in accordance with the directives of the Field Supervisor, Division Managers, and other management team members.
• Timely completes appropriate documentation in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Provides an environment and equipment conducive to safety for patients, family members, visitors, and employees, and in compliance with set precautions and approved standards. Assesses risks to patient safety.
• Responds to 911 requests and operates the emergency vehicle in a safe manner at all times.
• Maintains vehicles and stations in a clean and presentable manner at all times. The employee shall strive to exceed Falck USA expectations for cleanliness of the vehicles and stations.
• Responds to instructions from dispatcher and drives with due regard for public safety on all specially equipped emergency vehicles to specified locations.
• Develops and strives to achieve personal and professional goals established by the employee. Utilizes all resources available to achieve personal and professional goals.
• Maintains communications equipment, medical equipment and supplies in accordance with applicable standards.
• Attends all required training to maintain the necessary licensing as required to provide paramedic level care.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual in this position must possess the following qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Current CA State Paramedic Card
• San Diego County Paramedic Card
• Current American Heart Association CPR for the Healthcare Provider card or American Red Cross CPR Card
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• Medical Examiner's Certificate (Falck can assist you with retrieving this)
• Ambulance Driver's License/Certificate (Falck can assist you with retrieving this)
• ICS 100, 200, 700, 800, and 5-A
• Other…