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

  • Oxnard, CA
  • 16 days ago
  • Oxnard, CA
  • 16 days ago

Immediate Hiring for AMR Moorpark, CA Paramedic Opportunities Starting annualized wage of $33.50/hour (12hr shift) fast-paced system, runs primarily ALS 911 responses Full Time Only!...

Paramedic

  • Palm Springs, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Palm Springs, CA
  • 2 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

  • Moorpark, CA
  • 16 days ago
  • Moorpark, CA
  • 16 days ago

Immediate Hiring for AMR Moorpark, CA Paramedic Opportunities Starting annualized wage of $33.50/hour (12hr shift) fast-paced system, runs primarily ALS 911 responses Full Time Only!...

Paramedic - Monterey County

  • Monterey, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Monterey, CA
  • 45+ days ago

MONTEREY COUNTY, CA Paramedic IMMEDIATELY HIRING!...

Paramedic Basic - Located in Compton, CA

  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 3 hours ago

Located in Compton, CA Job Description: Paramedic (Full- Time) ** Internal applicants must only apply through OKTA on the internal company portal....

Paramedic - Located in Rocklin, CA

  • Rocklin, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Rocklin, CA
  • 3 hours ago

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

Emergency Response Paramedic - Located in Compton, CA

  • Compton, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Compton, CA
  • 3 hours ago

Located in Compton, CA Job Description: Paramedic (Full- Time) ** Internal applicants must only apply through OKTA on the internal company portal....

Critical Care Paramedic - Located in San Francisco, CA

  • San Lorenzo, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Lorenzo, CA
  • 2 days ago

JOB SUMMARY The Critical Care Transport Paramedic performs basic life support, advanced life support, and critical level patient care....

Firefighter/Paramedic

  • Coalinga, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Coalinga, CA
  • 3 days ago

Skill and Ability to : Analyze the potential threat to life and property; administer first aid, advanced life support and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR); use, maintain and service emergency medical...

Adjunct Faculty - Paramedic Program

  • Taft, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Taft, CA
  • 4 days ago

Current Paramedic Certification through NREMT and CPR Card. COMPENSATION and BENEFITS $77.02-$90.50 per hour....

Single Role Paramedic

  • San Ramon, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • San Ramon, CA
  • 5 days ago

San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District Single Role Paramedic $33.43-$36.88 hourly ***Compensation: Included in this hourly rate, Single Role Paramedics receive 6% holiday pay in-lieu of holidays...

Paramedic

  • Eureka, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • Eureka, CA
  • 7 days ago

Minimum Required Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent (GED) State Paramedic License State Driver’s License BLS, ACLS, NREMT-Paramedic Driving record compliant with company policy Pass Physical...

Paramedic

  • Red Bluff, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • Red Bluff, CA
  • 7 days ago

**Qualifications** **Minimum Requirements:** + 6 months working as a Paramedic with an accredited EMS agency or Fire department (Hiring manager may consider the applicants field internship as qualifying...

Emergency Response Paramedic - Located in Gilroy, CA

  • Castroville, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • Castroville, CA
  • 7 days 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

  • Watsonville, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • Watsonville, CA
  • 7 days 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...

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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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