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

  • Palm Springs, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • Palm Springs, CA
  • 10 days ago

Paramedic (Full Time/Part Time) Palm Springs, CA 15,000 Sign On Bonus 10,000 Sign on Bonus & 5,000 Relocation bonus Hired on as FT Palm Springs Paramedic (relocating more than 100 miles) OR can choose...

Emergency Response Paramedic

  • Palm Springs, CA
  • 27 days ago
  • Palm Springs, CA
  • 27 days ago

Paramedic (Full Time/Part Time) Palm Springs, CA 15,000 Sign On Bonus 10,000 Sign on Bonus & 5,000 Relocation bonus Hired on as FT Palm Springs Paramedic (relocating more than 100 miles) OR can choose...

Paramedic Basic

  • Beaumont, CA
  • 28 days ago
  • Beaumont, CA
  • 28 days ago

Paramedic (Full Time/Part Time) Palm Springs, CA 15,000 Sign On Bonus 10,000 Sign on Bonus & 5,000 Relocation bonus Hired on as FT Palm Springs Paramedic (relocating more than 100 miles) OR can choose...

Paramedic (AMR)

  • Lafayette, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Lafayette, CA
  • 6 days ago

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

Paramedic - Monterey County

  • Monterey, CA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Monterey, CA
  • 60+ days ago

MONTEREY COUNTY, CA Paramedic IMMEDIATELY HIRING!...

Flight Paramedic - Located in Napa, CA

  • Angwin, CA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Angwin, CA
  • 8 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 - Lateral

  • Petaluma, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Petaluma, CA
  • 1 day ago

Current accreditation as a Paramedic in advanced life support, either through the National Registry or State of California....

Paramedic/Firefighter - Entry Level

  • South San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • South San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago

Possession of current certification or successful completion of the equivalent of the following prior to appointment: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) curriculum or Pediatric Education for the...

Paramedic/Firefighter - Lateral Transfer

  • South San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • South San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago

Possession of current certification or successful completion of the equivalent of the following prior to appointment: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) curriculum or Pediatric Education for the...

Paramedic - Located in Stockton, CA

  • Lodi, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Lodi, CA
  • 1 day ago

MinimumRequired Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent (GED) State Paramedic License State Drivers License CA Ambulance Driver's License Medical Examiner's Certificate BLS, ACLS, NREMT-Paramedic...

Paramedic Basic - Located in Moorpark, CA

  • Moorpark, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Moorpark, CA
  • 1 day ago

Located in Moorpark, CA Job Description: Immediate Hiring for AMR Moorpark, CA Paramedic Opportunities Starting annualized wage of $33.50/hour (12hr shift) fast-paced system, runs primarily ALS 911...

SkillBridge Paramedic - Pacific Region - Located in San Diego, CA

  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

You can view related open roles here: Paramedic/Flight Paramedic: Paramedic Careers Global Medical Response (GMR) is proud to be an authorized provider of the DOD SkillBridge program, offering Service...

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Firefighter/Paramedic (Entry Level and Lateral)

  • Coronado, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Coronado, CA
  • 1 day ago

Salary will be negotiated with the established salary range for the Firefighter/Paramedic position....

Paramedic-12 - Butte Co. EMS (Full-Time, PMs)

  • Chico, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Chico, CA
  • 3 days ago

This position reports to the Paramedic Field Supervisor....

Paramedic (NOC Shift)

  • El Segundo, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • El Segundo, CA
  • 4 days ago

Paramedic (NOC Shift) Location: El Segundo, CA Type: Inquiry Job #308541 Are you an EMT, Paramedic, Corpsman, Biology/Life Science Graduate (ex: Scribe, ER Tech, etc.)?...

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
24.8%
Associate's Degree
22.2%
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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