Paramedic / Ambulance

The University of California Paramedics deliver basic and advanced life support services to the campus and Isla Vista communities. Rescue 7 is a 24-hour operation under the direction of the Police Department. In 2001 Rescue 7 responded to 554 calls, transporting 340 patients to a medical facility. 148 patients received advanced life support. 187 patients received basic life support. Student EMTs assist paramedics.

 

Salary and Benefits
Salary:Competitive salary. Experienced Paramedics will be considered for an appointment above entry level.
Retirement: The University contributes to a retirement fund for every employee. Voluntary pre and post tax investments funds are also available.
Health Insurance: The University contributes to the cost of dental, vision, and a selection of health plans.
Uniforms: Provided.
Holidays: 13 holidays per year.
Vacation
  • 15 days a year for 1-10 years service.
  • 18 days a year for 10-15 years service.
  • 21 days a year for 15-20 years service.
  • 24 days a year for 20+ years service.
    • Sick Leave: 12 days sick leave per year.

    For more benefit information please visit: At Your Service University of California Resources and Benefits.
    http://atyourservice.ucop.edu/

    Minimum Qualifications

    • 21 years of age or older.
    • Equivalent to high school diploma. College degree preferable.
    • Weight proportionate to height.
    • Vision no less than 20/100, correctable to at least 20/30 in both eyes. Functional color vision.
    • Free from disability obstructive to job performance.
    • No felony convictions (pursuant to Government Code Section 1029).
    • Possession of valid Class-C California Driver's License and Ambulance driver's license with a safe driving record as evidenced by a DMV report.
    • Successful completion of oral interviews, medical examinations, and extensive background investigation.
    • Ability and willingness to work in a university environment rich in diversity containing a wide variety of ethnicities, cultures, nationalities, religions, sexual orientations, etc.
    • Ability and willingness to work in an environment, which demands high integrity, accountability and involvement in the community as a problem solving resource.
    • Possess State of California Paramedic certificate and County of Santa Barbara Paramedic certificate.
    • Be willing to work 24-hour shifts, 56 hour/week, and unscheduled shifts as they occur.

    How to Apply
    Find out more and get an application online at the UCSB Human Resource Department http://hr.ucsb.edu/employment/index_applying.php
    http://hr.ucsb.edu/Employment/howtoapply.htm

    University of California Santa Barbara
    Human Resources South Hall, Room 3607
    Santa Barbara, CA 93106-3160

     
    • (805) 893-3166 Office
    • (805) 893-7261 General
    • (805) 893-3311 Job Hotline
    • (805) 893-8239 Job Status

    To Contact Captain Michael Foster
    Phone:(805) 893-2845
    E-mail: mike.foster@police.ucsb.edu

     

    University of California Santa Barbara is committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, staff and student body, and welcomes applications from minorities, women and persons with disabilities.