The purpose of this document is to support and streamline the acquisition of the industry required documentation needed for employment. Here you will find general information regarding certifications, licensing and documentation.

 

Contents:

• Onboarding documentation list

• Vaccination documentation list

• Certification documentation list

• Standardized Emergency Management System Introduction (SEMS G606) instructions

• Medical Examiner Certification information

• Ambulance Drivers License information

• FastResponse On-Site Testing

• Santa Clara County Badge instructions*

 

Tips to get started:

• Click on links below for more information regarding that document

• Medical Examiner Certificate (ME): This document is needed prior to receiving your Ambulance Drivers License (DL-61). Links for the Medical Examiners registry listed below.

• Vaccinations:

  • Official vaccination documentation must have your name visible on the document.

  • Proper documentation of current vaccination are required before the start of employment.

• Documentation/Certifications: Upload all documentation to Paycom

 

1. Onboarding documentation/certification for EMT/Paramedic (uploaded to Paycom):

     *Westmed Ambulance will reimburse the full cost for all required documentation/certifications for employees

• Social Security Card or US Passport

• California Driver’s License (Class C – passenger car)

• Ambulance Driver’s License (DL-61) –*instruction provided below

• Current BLS CPR card, which meets the American Heart Association Guidelines at the Healthcare Provider Level:

  • American Heart Association

  • American Red Cross

  • American Health and Safety Institute

• 3-year DMV print out (printed within 30 days of submittal)

• California EMT Card from your current county of residence

 

2. Westmed required vaccination – TB test documentation (uploaded to Paycom):

*Westmed requires updated seasonal vaccinations

• COVID-19 vaccination (current version as indicated by the CDC)  

• Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccination

• Hepatitis B vaccination

• Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap) vaccination

• Chicken Pox (Varicella-Zoster) vaccination

• Current seasonal Influenza vaccination -*if its flu season and vaccine is available

• Tuberculous test

 

3. Westmed certifications (uploaded to Paycom):

For EMT/Paramedic:

• Medical Examiner’s Certificate (ME registry) -*documents provided below

• Incident Command System 100 (IS-100) Certificate

• Introduction to the National Incident Management System (NIMS IS-700a) Certificate

• Weapons of Mass Destruction Awareness (US DHS Course AWR-160)

• Hazmat First Responder Operations Certificate

• Standardized Emergency Management System Introduction (SEMS G606) -*instructions provided below

• Santa Clara County ID Badge -*Westmed sponsorship required to complete

 

For Paramedic only:

• ACLS certification

• ITLS or PHTLS certification

• PALS or PEPP certification

 

4. Standardized Emergency Management System Introduction (SEMS G606) Online Course: 

• Click on the following link: ​https://csti-ca.csod.com/

• Using the drop-down menu located in the upper right hand of the page, click ‘Register’

• Once you have registered and logged in. Click on the link to launch the course: Standardized Emergency Management System Introduction (SEMS G606) Online Course

 

5. Medical Examiners Certification:

• Identify Medical Examiner in your area (ME registry)

  • Print and take to ME for completion - MCSA-5875 Medical Examiner’s report

  • Print and take to ME for completion - MCSA-5876 Medical Examiner’s certificate

 

6. Ambulance Driver’s License (DL-61):

*You will need to have acquired your Medical Examiners Certificate and Live Scan fingerprints in order to begin the ADL process.

• Medical Examination: Visit your Primary Medical Doctor (PMD) or an industrial clinic to undergo a medical examination. You'll need to obtain a Medical Examiner's Certificate and submit the original examination report to the DMV.

• Fingerprinting: Get LIVE SCAN fingerprinted. This is a necessary step in the application process.

• Application and Fee: Head to your local DMV office and submit your application for the ADC. There is an application fee, which is typically around $25.

• Examination: Schedule and pass the Ambulance Driver Certification examination. This is a written test, and you'll need to bring your Medical Examiner's Report, Card, and Live Scan paperwork when you take the exam.

• Below you will find study links to quizlets to assist with your ADL study:

  • https://quizlet.com/38776493/ambulance-driver-test-ca-flash-cards/

  • https://quizlet.com/44818992/california-ambulance-dmv-exam-flash-cards/

 

7. FastResponse On-Site Testing center:

FastResponse is our pre-employment vendor responsible for completing your pre employment verification.

Appointments are scheduled directly with the vendor by the new hire employee.

Address: 3880 S Bascom Ave., Suite 112, San Jose, CA 95124

Schedule your appointment directly with the provider at:

• Phone: 408-371-0260

• Web address: fastresponseonsite.com

Your pre employment verification will include:

 

• Physical agility test 

• Drug screening

• Respiratory clearance assessment

• Respirator fit-test

• Hepatitis B blood test

• TB blood test

 

 

8. 3 year DMV print out:

Request Your Driver's Record - California DMV