Paramedic
About The Position
Paramedics in this role provide swift and effective emergency medical services under various conditions, ensuring patient safety and delivering critical care during transport. Collaboration with healthcare teams is vital, both on-scene and in the emergency department, enhancing patient outcomes through cooperative efforts. Attention to detail is crucial in maintaining high levels of quality control by following protocols and handling equipment and procedures both routinely and in complex cases. The work environment demands adaptability and resourcefulness, particularly in emergency and high-pressure situations. Paramedics also play a key role in training and evaluating new staff, contributing to a cycle of continuous improvement and high standards within the healthcare facility. Working at the intersection of healthcare and public safety, CRMC's Ambulance Service brings emergency medicine directly into the community—providing advanced care before a patient even reaches the hospital. This role offers a career where medicine meets independence, adrenaline meets skill, and no two days are ever the same. You will work with confidence, adaptability, and an unwavering commitment to helping people on their worst days. While the job can vary from tedious to maximum intensity all in the same shift, it comes with definite perks — like the camaraderie of a strong, supportive team and getting paid to enjoy a coffee with that team between calls. If you're ready to be the calm in the chaos, the expert in uncertainty, and the one who makes a difference in a patient's time of crisis, join us in the Ambulance Service at CRMC.
Requirements
- American Heart Association ACLS certification within 30 days of hire
- American Heart Association PALS within 4 months of hire (provider or instructor-level)
- American Heart Association BLS certification within 30 days of hire
- Able to provide proof of EVOC training in the last 3 years or will be to complete training within 6 months of hire
- Valid Minnesota Driver's License
- Current Paramedic certification from the State of Minnesota OEMS
- Ability to solve problems and implement solutions effectively
- Effective interpersonal relation skills
- Observation and reporting skills.
- Ability to adapt resources to the needs of the situation.
- Ability to perform routine and complex procedures.
- Ability to lead and supervise activities.
Nice To Haves
- Previous EMS experience
Responsibilities
- Provide immediate medical care.
- Deliver critical care during transport.
- Collaborate with healthcare teams on-scene and in the emergency department.
- Maintain high levels of quality control by following protocols.
- Handle equipment and procedures routinely and in complex cases.
- Adapt to emergency and high-pressure situations.
- Train and evaluate new staff.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health savings accounts
- Life insurance
- Employer contributions to a 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Participation in 401(k) and 457(b) plans
- Educational assistance and reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Work-life balance support
- Gym membership and other discounts
- Employee recognition programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
