Paramedic-San Joaquin, Stanislaus County, & Modesto
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- Driver's license
How this pay compares
This posting states $29–$36 an hour. Open paramedic jobs in California post a median of $32.76 an hour, the middle half $32.50–$33.39, across 5 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Paramedics employed in California earn a median of $35.86 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
NORCAL Ambulance is looking for Certified Paramedics in the San Joaquin & Stanislaus Region!
NORCAL Ambulance is hiring Paramedics: Hourly Wage: $29-$36/hr or more depending on experience with built-in overtime on every shift Call Bonuses ( Starting with the first call! ) $0.50 raises at 6 months and 1 year $3.00/Hr Night Shift Differential Medical, Dental, Vision and 401(k) benefits available
Preferred
- accredited via San Joaquin and Stanislaus but required to obtain
Schedule
- Day Shift: (3pm-3am); Thursday- Saturday
- Night Shift: (8pm - 8am); Thursday- Saturday
Benefits for working at NORCAL Ambulance
- Extensive paid training: paramedic-specific orientation, 6 FTO shifts focusing on patient care, documentation and familiarization with equipment. Further training throughout the calendar year.
- Bonuses awarded starting at the end of training and continued through a year of service.
- Top of the line equipment: new ambulances with power load, 100% of ambulances with Stryker power cots, Philips Tempus Monitors
- Free recertification, free skills sign-off, and other free and discounted classes through American Health Education.
- Career advancement opportunities
- No-cost uniform including : FREE boots, FREE belt, FREE pants, FREE shirt, FREE jackets.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401k, EAP
- Fun and exciting family oriented work environment.
- Free snacks and refreshments daily!
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work in Emergency Medical Services and make a difference in your community? Want to join a team of dedicated medical professionals? NORCAL Ambulance is growing across Northern California, and we are looking for Paramedics to staff our stations and fill multiple shifts. Founded in 2005, NORCAL Ambulance is the premier leader for medical transportation in Northern California, servicing 17 counties. A locally owned, private company, NORCAL partners with hospitals and healthcare systems throughout Northern California, providing a complete solution for medical transportation needs–both critical and routine.
Our services include
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Life Support
- Critical Care Transport
At NORCAL our VALUES are
- prioritizing our team
- providing phenomenal customer experience
- striving for excellence
- valuing safety without compromise
- celebrating diversity in the workplace.
Join our team and make a difference TODAY!
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Requirements
- Current EMT-P Certification
- CPR/BLS Certification (American Heart Association)
- ACLS Certification
- PALS Certification
- PHTLS/ITLS Certification (recommended)
- Current California Driver's License
- Ambulance Driver’s License
- Medical Examiner’s Certificate
- DMV K4 Motor Vehicle Report
- Be accredited via San Joaquin
- Be Stanislaus accredited (or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire)
More information: Required documents and questions about certifications can be emailed to jobs@norcalambulance.com .
From NORCAL Ambulance's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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