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Advanced Paramedic Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Paramedic

Buellton, CA

$35.50 - $45.93/hr

Assess each call situation to determine the best course of action using advanced Paramedic protocols. * Utilize your Paramedic skills and medical equipment including defibrillator, EKG monitors ...

As an ER Advanced Paramedic, you perform a variety of functions for patients requiring urgent or emergency attention. We are an amazing team, that works hard to support each other and are seeking a ...

Paramedic

Buellton, CA · On-site

$35.50 - $45.93/hr

Assess each call situation to determine the best course of action using advanced Paramedic protocols. * Utilize your Paramedic skills and medical equipment including defibrillator, EKG monitors ...

Paramedic

Buellton, CA · On-site

$35.50 - $45.93/hr

Assess each call situation to determine the best course of action using advanced Paramedic protocols. * Utilize your Paramedic skills and medical equipment including defibrillator, EKG monitors ...

Paramedic Basic

Buellton, CA · On-site

$35.50 - $45.93/hr

Assess each call situation to determinethebest course of action using advanced Paramedic protocols. * Utilize your Paramedic skills and medical equipment including defibrillator, EKG monitors, oxygen ...

Paramedic Basic

Lompoc, CA · On-site

$35.50 - $45.93/hr

Assess each call situation to determinethebest course of action using advanced Paramedic protocols. * Utilize your Paramedic skills and medical equipment including defibrillator, EKG monitors, oxygen ...

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Paramedic Basic

Santa Maria, CA · On-site

$35.50 - $45.93/hr

Assess each call situation to determinethebest course of action using advanced Paramedic protocols. * Utilize your Paramedic skills and medical equipment including defibrillator, EKG monitors, oxygen ...

Paramedic Basic

Solvang, CA · On-site

$35.50 - $45.93/hr

Assess each call situation to determinethebest course of action using advanced Paramedic protocols. * Utilize your Paramedic skills and medical equipment including defibrillator, EKG monitors, oxygen ...

Paramedic Basic

Goleta, CA · On-site

$35.50 - $45.93/hr

Assess each call situation to determinethebest course of action using advanced Paramedic protocols. * Utilize your Paramedic skills and medical equipment including defibrillator, EKG monitors, oxygen ...

Paramedic Basic

San Rafael, CA · On-site

$35.50 - $45.93/hr

Assess each call situation to determinethebest course of action using advanced Paramedic protocols. * Utilize your Paramedic skills and medical equipment including defibrillator, EKG monitors, oxygen ...

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Paramedic Basic

Santa Ynez, CA · On-site

$35.50 - $45.93/hr

Assess each call situation to determinethebest course of action using advanced Paramedic protocols. * Utilize your Paramedic skills and medical equipment including defibrillator, EKG monitors, oxygen ...

Paramedic Basic

Carpinteria, CA · On-site

$35.50 - $45.93/hr

Assess each call situation to determinethebest course of action using advanced Paramedic protocols. * Utilize your Paramedic skills and medical equipment including defibrillator, EKG monitors, oxygen ...

Paramedic Basic

Lompoc, CA · On-site

$35.50 - $45.93/hr

Assess each call situation to determine the best course of action using advanced Paramedic protocols. * Utilize your Paramedic skills and medical equipment including defibrillator, EKG monitors ...

Assess each call situation to determine the best course of action using advanced Paramedic protocols. * Utilize your Paramedic skills and medical equipment including defibrillator, EKG monitors ...

Paramedic Basic

Carpinteria, CA · On-site

$35.50 - $45.93/hr

Assess each call situation to determine the best course of action using advanced Paramedic protocols. * Utilize your Paramedic skills and medical equipment including defibrillator, EKG monitors ...

Paramedic Basic

Goleta, CA · On-site

$35.50 - $45.93/hr

Assess each call situation to determine the best course of action using advanced Paramedic protocols. * Utilize your Paramedic skills and medical equipment including defibrillator, EKG monitors ...

Paramedic Basic

Buellton, CA · On-site

$35.50 - $45.93/hr

Assess each call situation to determine the best course of action using advanced Paramedic protocols. * Utilize your Paramedic skills and medical equipment including defibrillator, EKG monitors ...

Paramedic Basic

Goleta, CA · On-site

$35.50 - $45.93/hr

Assess each call situation to determine the best course of action using advanced Paramedic protocols. * Utilize your Paramedic skills and medical equipment including defibrillator, EKG monitors ...

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How much do advanced paramedic jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for advanced paramedic in the United States is $26.36, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.15 and $29.33 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as an advanced paramedic?

To thrive as an Advanced Paramedic, you need advanced clinical knowledge, critical thinking, and decision-making skills, typically supported by a diploma or degree in paramedicine and advanced life support (ALS) certification. Familiarity with pre-hospital emergency care equipment, cardiac monitors, and electronic patient care reporting systems is essential. Outstanding communication, leadership, and stress management abilities help you excel in high-pressure situations and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams. These competencies are crucial for delivering safe, efficient, and life-saving care in unpredictable emergency environments.

What is the difference between Advanced Paramedic vs Paramedic?

AspectAdvanced ParamedicParamedic
CredentialsAdvanced certifications, often including critical care or advanced life supportBasic EMT-B or EMT-Paramedic certification
Work EnvironmentEmergency scenes, hospitals, air ambulance, specialized unitsAmbulance services, emergency scenes, community clinics
ResponsibilitiesAdvanced airway management, IV therapy, medication administration, complex patient assessmentBasic life support, initial patient assessment, CPR, basic airway management

The main difference between an Advanced Paramedic and a Paramedic lies in their level of training and scope of practice. Advanced Paramedics have additional certifications and perform more complex procedures, often working in specialized environments. Paramedics provide essential pre-hospital emergency care with a focus on basic and advanced life support. Both roles are vital in emergency medical services, but Advanced Paramedics handle more complex cases requiring advanced skills.

What is an advanced paramedic?

Advanced Paramedics are highly trained emergency medical professionals who provide advanced pre-hospital care to patients experiencing medical emergencies. They have a broader scope of practice than basic paramedics, including administering advanced medications, performing advanced airway management, and interpreting diagnostic tests like ECGs. Advanced Paramedics often work in ambulances, emergency response teams, and sometimes in critical care transport units, playing a vital role in stabilizing and treating patients before they reach the hospital.

What unique challenges do advanced paramedics face in high-pressure environments?

Advanced Paramedics often encounter challenging situations such as managing critically ill or injured patients in unpredictable and high-stress settings. They must make rapid, complex decisions and perform advanced life-saving procedures with limited resources, sometimes while coordinating with multiple agencies like fire and police. Effective communication and teamwork are essential, as is the ability to remain calm under pressure. These challenges require strong clinical skills and adaptability, but they also offer opportunities for professional growth and leadership within emergency medical services.
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Infographic showing various Advanced Paramedic job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,832 per year, or $26.4 per hour.

$35.50 - $45.93/hr

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Job Description:

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, CA 

PARAMEDIC
                                                   

20K S IGN ON BONUS for external full-time Paramedic new hires!

Conditions apply

We welcome applicants from across Santa Barbara County and surrounding areas, including Buellton, Santa Barbara, Goleta, Carpinteria, Lompoc, Solvang, Guadalupe, Santa Ynez, Los Alamos, Los Olivos, Montecito and Orcutt.

Note: This position may require work in both North and South Santa Barbara County based on business needs.

POSITION SUMMARY: 

We're hiring full-time Paramedics in Santa Barbara County who are passionate about delivering high-quality emergency care and advanced life support in a professional, compassionate, and cost-effective manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Assess each call situation to determine  the  best course of action using advanced Paramedic protocols.  
  • Utilize your Paramedic skills and medical equipment including defibrillator, EKG monitors, oxygen/suction devices, and intravenous fluids to provide advanced medical care.  
  • Communicate clearly with patient s  and loved ones, ensuring informed, compassionate care.   
  • Act as Paramedic team leader on-scene and manage unit operations as needed.  
  • Respond to 911 calls and operate an ambulance safely and efficiently.
  • Work collaboratively and in a professional manner with all allied health and public safety personnel as well as you r  fellow Medics.  

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

*Please upload clear color photos of the following documents to your Candidate Profile (within the Dashboard).

Each file should be labeled accordingly to reflect the type of document being submitted. 

  • High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) 
  • California State Paramedic License Card
  • California Driver’s License
  • Ambulance Driver's License
  • American Heart Association Certifications:
    • BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, BTLS/PHTLS
  • Medical Examiner's Certificate
  • K4 Driving Report (Driving Record- from DMV, dated within the last 30 days)
  • ICS 100, ICS 200, NIMS 700 (preferred)
  • Proof of Vaccinations (e.g. TDaP, TB, MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella / Chicken Pox, and Influenza)
    • Titers demonstrating immunity may be substituted for the proof of vaccination; proof of vaccines in progress are accepted.

Why Choose AMR?   AMR  is one of  Global Medical Response ’s  (GMR) family of solutions. Our GMR teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world at  .   

GMR’s Core Behaviors —keep care at the center, raise your hand, seek to understand, find a way together and be accountable—unite our teams and set us apart in emergency medical services.  

EEO Statement:

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.

More Information about this Job:

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Salary Range: $35.50 - $45.93 /hr. DOE (This rate applies to 12-hour shifts and average 42 a week)