Paramedic

Founded in 1958, Dignity Health - Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital is a 104-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Grass Valley, California. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital, has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center. It has been named a Top Rural Hospital by The Leapfrog Group for three consecutive years, one of only 16 rural hospitals in the US to achieve this award.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

As our EMT, you will perform essential general patient care, meticulously following established clinic workflows to ensure efficient and high-quality service delivery within an outpatient setting.

Every day you will complete comprehensive patient intake duties, including obtaining vital signs, verifying allergies and medications, and documenting reasons for visits. You'll also collect and prepare specimens, administer ordered medications and vaccines, clean and sterilize instruments, ensure exam room readiness, and meticulously complete safety checklists, escalating any non-routine issues promptly.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate a strong commitment to patient care, efficiency, and safety, adeptly managing all intake processes and supporting clinical operations. Your ability to meticulously follow protocols, maintain a clean and stocked environment, and proactively address concerns will be crucial for exceptional patient experiences.

• Reviews admission assessment with the R.N. or physician as evidenced by appropriate documentation in the nurses notes
• Informs the nurse/physician of any abnormal patient findings and/or potential problems which are identified
• Provides patient assessments with consideration of age-specific criteria
• Accurately completes run reports in a timely manner
• Handles patient's physical and emotional needs within the scope of practice, carrying out orders from the base hospital physician

Required

• High School Graduate 
• California Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic license 
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support
• California Driver's License
• California Certified Ambulance Driver
• CDMC
• Local Paramedic Accrediated, within 90 Days 
• Basic Life Support - CPR

Preferred

• one year experience