Paramedic Jobs in California

A Paramedic in the med tech industry is a professional who provides advanced medical and trauma care in emergency situations. Their tasks involve assessing patient's condition, administering appropriate medical procedures and medications, transporting patients to medical facilities, and providing reports or documentation. Paramedics utilize Med Tech equipment such as ECG machines, defibrillators, ventilators, and intravenous fluids to provide life-saving care to patients. They work closely with other healthcare professionals and maintain a clean, safe, and operational ambulance environment.

Important qualities for a Paramedic include excellent problem-solving skills, ability to work under pressure, physical stamina, and strong interpersonal and communication skills. They must also have a thorough knowledge of medical procedures and equipment operation. The most common certification required is the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certification, which ensures competency in the field. Before becoming a Paramedic, an individual may hold positions such as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), a Firefighter, or a Registered Nurse (RN). These roles provide the necessary experience in emergency medical services and patient care needed to succeed as a Paramedic.

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Paramedic Basic - Portland - Located in Gilroy, CA

  • Salinas, CA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Salinas, CA
  • 9 hours ago

Provide pre-hospital and intra-hospital advanced life support care from initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility maintaining thorough patient care documentation...

Paramedic - Located in Gilroy, CA

  • Los Gatos, CA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Los Gatos, CA
  • 9 hours ago

Provide pre-hospital and intra-hospital advanced life support care from initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility maintaining thorough patient care documentation...

Emergency Response Paramedic - Located in Gilroy, CA

  • Castroville, CA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Castroville, CA
  • 9 hours ago

Provide pre-hospital and intra-hospital advanced life support care from initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility maintaining thorough patient care documentation...

Paramedic - $73,394.83 - $112,102.00 - Located in Gilroy, CA

  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • 9 hours ago

Provide pre-hospital and intra-hospital advanced life support care from initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility maintaining thorough patient care documentation...

Flight Paramedic - Located in Gilroy, CA

  • Prunedale, CA
  • 9 hours ago
  • Prunedale, CA
  • 9 hours ago

Provide pre-hospital and intra-hospital advanced life support care from initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility maintaining thorough patient care documentation...

Paramedic - Relocation Assistance Available - Located in Gilroy, CA

  • San Martin, CA
  • 9 hours ago
  • San Martin, CA
  • 9 hours ago

Provide pre-hospital and intra-hospital advanced life support care from initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility maintaining thorough patient care documentation...

Firefighter - Paramedic

  • San Marino, CA
  • 10 hours ago
  • San Marino, CA
  • 10 hours ago

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The Firefighter/Paramedic is a non-exempt position that is under the direction of the Fire Captain....

Paramedic Basic - Located in Lancaster, CA

  • Canyon Country, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Canyon Country, CA
  • 1 day ago

Located in Lancaster, CA Job Description: Job Title: Paramedic Basic Reports To: Field Operations Supervisor Status: Full-Time/Part-Time FLSA Status: Non Exempt HIGHLIGHTS: The Paramedic responds to...

Flight Paramedic

  • Gilroy, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Gilroy, CA
  • 1 day ago

Provide pre-hospital and intra-hospital advanced life support care from initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility maintaining thorough patient care documentation...

Firefighter/Paramedic (Lateral)

  • Culver City, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Culver City, CA
  • 2 days ago

a Firefighter/Paramedic with an agency providing structural fire protection and emergency paramedic services for a minimum of 12 months prior to the application closing date LA County paramedic accreditation...

Paramedic

  • Woodland, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Woodland, CA
  • 2 days ago

Overview Dignity Health Woodland Memorial Hospital is Yolo County's largest health care provider serving the community since 1905. Woodland Memorial Hospital is a 108-bed acute care facility...

Paramedic Basic

  • Compton, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Compton, CA
  • 3 days ago

Paramedic (Full- Time) ** Internal applicants must only apply through OKTA on the internal company portal....

Paramedic - Relocation Assistance Available

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 4 days ago

SAN FRANCISCO COUNTY P aramedic IMMEDIATELY HIRING FULL-TIME PARAMEDICS!...

Paramedic Basic - Portland - Located in Stockton, CA

  • Modesto, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Modesto, CA
  • 4 days ago

Act as Paramedic team leader and take responsibility for the scene and unit management as needed. Drive the ambulance on 911 responses....

Paramedic - Relocation Assistance Available - Located in Stockton, CA

  • Elk Grove, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Elk Grove, CA
  • 4 days ago

Act as Paramedic team leader and take responsibility for the scene and unit management as needed. Drive the ambulance on 911 responses....

Demographic Data for California

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Salary for Paramedic Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireMedTechs research efforts.


Highest Education Level

Paramedics in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
24.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
24.9%
Associate's Degree
22.1%
High School or GED
17.0%
Master's Degree
6.5%
Some College
2.3%
Doctorate Degree
1.8%
Some High School
0.5%


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