Paramedic Jobs in California
Paramedic jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in fire-based EMS systems, private ambulance services, and hospital-based critical care transport across a seniority range from entry-level EMT-to-paramedic trainees through flight paramedic and field supervisor roles. The largest hiring markets are Los Angeles, San Diego, and the San Francisco Bay Area, where organizations like AMR, LAFD, and Kaiser Permanente maintain a steady presence. Mobile integrated healthcare and critical care transport are the specialties drawing the most consistent demand statewide. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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JOB SUMMARY AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Paramedic, you will provide advanced emergency medical care and transport to critically ill or injured patients in pre-hospital and inter-facility settings.
Every day you will rapidly assess scenes, evaluate conditions, and administer life-saving interventions, while safely operating emergency vehicles and documenting care.
To be successful, you will demonstrate expert clinical skills, exceptional critical thinking under stress, and compassionate communication, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Maintains established policies, procedures, objectives, quality improvement program and safety standards
- Performs patient systems assessment/data collection in an ongoing and systematic manner
- Enters patient data into computerized patient care reporting system so that there are no deficiencies
- Performs direct patient care and implements patient care in a knowledgeable, skillful, and consistent manner while administering medications and performing procedures consistent with EMT certification
- Administers medications and performs procedures consistent with Paramedic certification and selected S-SV EMS treatment protocols
- Participates in problem identification and patient care planning
Job Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- Six months experience as a paramedic with an accredited EMS agency or Fire Department
- Hiring manager may consider the applicants field internship as qualifying experience if the preceptorship was completed at a Dignity Health North Service Area facility and successfully completed
- Driver's License: CA, upon hire
- Certified Ambulance Driver: CA, upon hire
- Basic Life Support - CPR, ACLS, PALS, Upon Hire (Must be through the American Heart Association)
- CDMC, upon hire
- Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic: CA, upon hire
- Local Paramedic Accredited, upon hire
WHERE YOU'LL WORK
Founded in 1906, Dignity Health - St. Elizabeth Community Hospital is a 76-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Red Bluff, California. Serving over 90,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III Trauma Center, heart care, cancer care, and a family birth center. Additionally, St. Elizabeth Community Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer 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 two consecutive years, one of only 16 rural hospitals in the US to achieve this award.
PAY RANGE
$43.12 - $49.71 /hour
JOB SUMMARY AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Paramedic, you will provide advanced emergency medical care and transport to critically ill or injured patients in pre-hospital and inter-facility settings.
Every day you will rapidly assess scenes, evaluate conditions, and administer life-saving interventions, while safely operating emergency vehicles and documenting care.
To be successful, you will demonstrate expert clinical skills, exceptional critical thinking under stress, and compassionate communication, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Maintains established policies, procedures, objectives, quality improvement program and safety standards
- Performs patient systems assessment/data collection in an ongoing and systematic manner
- Enters patient data into computerized patient care reporting system so that there are no deficiencies
- Performs direct patient care and implements patient care in a knowledgeable, skillful, and consistent manner while administering medications and performing procedures consistent with EMT certification
- Administers medications and performs procedures consistent with Paramedic certification and selected S-SV EMS treatment protocols
- Participates in problem identification and patient care planning
Job Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- Six months experience as a paramedic with an accredited EMS agency or Fire Department
- Hiring manager may consider the applicants field internship as qualifying experience if the preceptorship was completed at a Dignity Health North Service Area facility and successfully completed
- Driver's License: CA, upon hire
- Certified Ambulance Driver: CA, upon hire
- Basic Life Support - CPR, ACLS, PALS, Upon Hire (Must be through the American Heart Association)
- CDMC, upon hire
- Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic: CA, upon hire
- Local Paramedic Accredited, upon hire
WHERE YOU'LL WORK
Founded in 1906, Dignity Health - St. Elizabeth Community Hospital is a 76-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Red Bluff, California. Serving over 90,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III Trauma Center, heart care, cancer care, and a family birth center. Additionally, St. Elizabeth Community Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer 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 two consecutive years, one of only 16 rural hospitals in the US to achieve this award.
PAY RANGE
$43.12 - $49.71 /hour
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Paramedic Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Air Methods3
- Quest Diagnostics3
- TANG & COMPANY3
- City and County of San Francisco1
- CommonSpirit Health1
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services9
- Law & Legal Services3
- Consulting & Professional Services1
- Education1
- Government & Public Sector1
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in paramedic jobs across California.
- Active California Paramedic License issued by the Emergency Medical Services Authority
- Current National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Paramedic certification
- Valid CPR and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification from an accredited provider
- Minimum two years of field experience for supervisory or critical care transport roles
- Valid California driver license with a clean driving record and insurable status
- Strong proficiency with patient care documentation and electronic patient care reporting systems
Paramedic Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a paramedic in California?
You must earn a California Paramedic License issued by the Emergency Medical Services Authority, the state agency that oversees EMS certification. The path starts with completing an accredited paramedic education program, which typically runs through a community college or hospital-based training center, followed by passing the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Paramedic exam. Once you pass, you apply to EMSA for state licensure before working in the field.
How much do paramedics make in California?
Paramedics in California earn a median of about $74,590 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $53,370 for the lowest 10% to over $102,450 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire paramedics in California?
Employers hiring paramedics in California right now include Air Methods, Quest Diagnostics, and TANG & COMPANY, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's mix of large municipal fire departments, private ambulance providers, and integrated health systems means steady openings across both public-sector and employer-based EMS roles throughout the state.
Which California cities have the most paramedic jobs?
The cities with the most paramedic openings in California are Beverly Hills, Blythe, and Brea. The distribution follows population density and EMS system size, with Los Angeles anchoring the largest volume of municipal and private openings, while San Diego and Bay Area cities generate consistent demand through county EMS agencies, trauma centers, and private transport companies serving those dense metro corridors.
Are there remote paramedic jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of paramedic openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, which reflects how hands-on and field-dependent the core role is. The positions most likely to carry remote or hybrid components are in EMS education, quality improvement, clinical documentation, or medical dispatch coordination rather than direct patient care.
How can I get hired as a paramedic in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing a California community college paramedic program and applying to private ambulance services like AMR, which regularly bring on newly licensed paramedics for 911 response units across the state. County EMS agencies and hospital systems such as Kaiser Permanente also run field training programs for new paramedics. Starting as an EMT-Basic with a licensed California provider and earning field hours before upgrading your license is the most common lateral move that opens full paramedic roles.
Where can I find and apply to paramedic jobs in California?
You can find and apply to paramedic jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state. Find the roles that fit your license level, location, and schedule and apply directly.
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