Lead Paramedic Full-Time, Day Shift at Adventist Health

Los Angeles, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jul, 26

Salary

35.83

Posted On

21 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Paramedic, Life support, First-aid, Staff scheduling, Medical records maintenance, Ambulance operations, Quality improvement, Training and development, Vehicle maintenance, Pharmaceutical supply management, CPR, BLS, ACLS, PALS, Emergency medical services

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Centered in the heart of Boyle Heights, Adventist Health White Memorial is one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1913. We are comprised of a 353-bed hospital, three medical office buildings, residency programs, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of services located in the Los Angeles area. In 2019, Adventist Health White Memorial was recognized with the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation's highest presidential honor for performance excellence. We are proud to promote wellness in the community at the local farmers market and through our community resource center with services for seniors and Spanish-speakers. Los Angeles is known for its art, rich culture, numerous sports teams and world-renowned dining. There is something for everyone in this culturally diverse city. Job Summary: Assists Manager with financial and medical records maintenance, staff scheduling, vehicle maintenance and pharmaceutical supply management. Contributes to development and maintenance of quality improvement programs and training programs for new ambulance employees. Provides support with training and development of current ambulance staff. Provides first-aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured patients according to acceptable medical practice standards. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: * High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required * Three years’ related experience: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: * Paramedic license in state of practice: Required * Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required * Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS OR HS-ACLS OR RQIACLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required * Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS OR HS-PALS OR RQIPALS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required * Valid Driver’s License (DL) and must be at least 21 yrs of age or older: Required * California Ambulance Driver Certificate and DMV Medical Examination Certificate: Required in CA Facility Specific License/Certifications: * Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQI BLS) certification: Required * ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support): Required * AHA-PALS: Required * Hospital Fire and Life Safety (HLFS): Required * Certified Ambulance Driver (CAD): Required * California DMV Medical Examiner (DMVME): Required Essential Functions: * Performs all principal job duties of Paramedic. * Assists with coordination Ambulance Department staff including scheduling personnel, billing and collaboration with other hospital departments. * Oversees new employee onboarding and training. Helps monitor and develop policies and procedures for EMT and Paramedic Services. * Assists with integrity and maintenance of unit equipment, including supervising monthly equipment, supplies and medicine checkouts and outdates. * Provides assistance with vehicle licensing, inspections and maintenance. * Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Organizational Requirements: Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein. Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

Responsibilities

The Lead Paramedic assists with ambulance department operations, including staff scheduling, equipment maintenance, and policy development. They also provide direct life support care to patients and oversee the training and onboarding of new ambulance staff.