Paramedic

Allina Health•Buffalo, NY

3d•$32 - $48

About The Position

Join Allina Health EMS as a Paramedic in a hospital-based EMS system serving local communities. The role responds to 911 calls and provides pre-hospital patient care, directing the care plan at the scene and documenting and reporting care to the receiving facility. Paramedics transport patients from scenes or between facilities, maintain communication with internal and external customers, and operate and maintain the vehicle and equipment. This is a casual, 0.0 FTE position with variable-hour day, evening, and night shifts of variable length. Shifts are bid every six months based on seniority. Casual staff must pick up at least one shift every 30 days, meet a minimum quarterly requirement of 96 duty or on-call hours, and work two weekend shifts per quarter. Weekend rotation is occasional. A starting bonus of $2,000–$5,000 is available. The position requires an associate's or vocational degree within 24 months of hire, unless the stated waiver applies, and requires passing Fitness for Duty testing. The Paramedic must obtain credentials in accordance with the Office of Medical Direction within the probationary period and maintain them thereafter. Required certifications depend in part on the state where the employee works. The stated pay range is $32.20 to $47.86 per hour. Starting pay depends on factors including experience, education, and any applicable union agreement; shift, weekend, and other differentials may also be available. Benefit eligibility and offerings depend on FTE and union representation.

Requirements

Associate's or vocational degree within 24 months from the date of hire; the degree requirement is waived for applicants with four years working in a 911 environment.
For a paramedic in good standing who separates from the organization and returns within 12 months, the degree requirement is waived.
Pass Fitness for Duty testing.
Obtain credentials in accordance with the Office of Medical Direction within the probationary period and maintain them thereafter.
Certified Paramedic - Office of EMS, if working in Minnesota, or Certified Paramedic - Wisconsin Emergency Medical Services, if working in Wisconsin.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross upon hire; after hire, recertification is required through the American Heart Association.
Valid driver's license upon hire. Minnesota and Wisconsin residents must obtain a valid driver's license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross. For employees hired before June 1, 2025, it is required by January 1, 2027; after hire, recertification is required through the American Heart Association.
Very heavy physical work, including lifting more than 100 pounds occasionally and more than 50 pounds frequently.

Responsibilities

Provide life support patient care in a pre-hospital setting to people experiencing injury, illness, or a mental health crisis.
Respond to 911 calls and direct the care plan at the scene.
Obtain and secure Class A narcotics.
Document care and provide reports to the receiving facility.
Transport patients from a scene or from one facility to another.
Establish and maintain communications with internal and external customers.
Maintain the vehicle and equipment; clean and stock them.
Operate the vehicle in accordance with driving laws and company procedures.
Maintain, set up, and use ventilators, IV pumps, and other advanced-level equipment according to manufacturer and company procedures.
Report safety concerns and potential safety hazards.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical and dental coverage.
PTO/time away.
Retirement savings plans.
Life insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Voluntary benefits, including vision, legal, and critical illness coverage.
Tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education, as applicable.
Student loan support benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Well-being resources, including well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching, and tools.
Starting bonus of $2,000–$5,000 available.