Description
Coast Life Support District is a public agency ambulance that covers the communities on the southern Mendocino and northern Sonoma coast, providing 24/7 911 ALS response and transport. Paramedics respond to calls for service and deliver Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) patient care, medical assessment, and ambulance transport in accordance with Coastal Valleys EMS policies and procedures. Paramedics also assist with equipment readiness, and support public education and community risk reduction efforts as assigned.
CLSD is located approximately 2hrs from the closest emergency department and the ideal candidate will be comfortable administering patient care over long distances and operating under expanded scope protocols.
Requirements
High School Diploma or High School Equivalence
Current California Paramedic License
Current American Heart Association CPR card
Current ACLS and PALS card
Ability to obtain licensure with Coastal Valleys EMSA within 8 weeks of hiring date
Ability to obtain California Ambulance Driver's certificate upon hire
