Paramedic

Description: NORCAL Ambulance is looking for Certified Paramedics for our Sunnyvale Region!:

  • Hourly Wage: $45.00/hr depending on experience with built-in overtime on every shift
  • Shifts Availability:

1. Sunnyvale: Day Car*

  • 7 days a week
  • 10 hour shifts
  • Shifts Times: TBD

2. Foster City:

  • 24 hour shifts*

Other Details:

  • Call Bonuses **(Starting with the first call!)**
  • $0.50 raises at 6 months and 1 year
  • Medical, Dental, Vision and 401(k) benefits available

Benefits for working at NORCAL Ambulance:

  • Extensive paid training: paramedic-specific orientation, six FTO shifts focusing on patient care, documentation and familiarization with equipment. Further training throughout the calendar year.
  • **Bonuses awarded starting at the end of training and continued through a year of service.**
  • Top of the line equipment: new ambulances with power load, 100% of ambulances with Stryker power cots, Philips Tempus monitors
  • Free recertification, free skills sign-off, and other free and discounted classes through American Health Education.
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • No-cost uniform including: FREE boots, FREE belt, FREE pants, FREE shirt, FREE jackets.
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401k, EAP
  • Fun and exciting family oriented work environment.
  • Free snacks and refreshments daily!

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work in Emergency Medical Services and make a difference in your community? Want to join a team of dedicated medical professionals? NORCAL Ambulance is growing across Northern California, and we are looking for Paramedics to staff our stations and fill multiple shifts. Founded in 2005, NORCAL Ambulance is the premier leader for medical transportation in Northern California, servicing 17 counties. A locally owned, private company, NORCAL partners with hospitals and healthcare systems throughout Northern California, providing a complete solution for medical transportation needs–both critical and routine.

Our services include:

  • Basic Life Support
  • Advanced Life Support
  • Critical Care Transport
  • NICU/PICU Specialty Care transport services.

AtNORCALour VALUES are:

  • prioritizing our team
  • providing phenomenal customer experience
  • striving for excellence
  • valuing safety without compromise
  • celebrating diversity in the workplace.

Join our team and make a difference TODAY! #ALS1
Requirements:

  • Current EMT-P Certification
  • CPR/BLS Certification (American Heart Association)
  • ACLS Certification
  • PALS Certification
  • PHTLS/ITLS Certification (recommended)
  • Current California Driver's License
  • Ambulance Driver’s License
  • Medical Examiner’s Certificate
  • DMV K4 Motor Vehicle Report

More information: Required documents and questions about certifications can be emailed to jobs@norcalambulance.com.

Work Location: In person

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