Paramedic - Ambulance | Full-Time

The Staff Pad•Helena, MT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Pad is proud to partner with a leading nonprofit healthcare system in beautiful Helena, Montana — an organization known for delivering exceptional patient care with a strong hometown commitment. Dedicated to becoming Montana’s gold standard in healthcare, this growing system offers Paramedics the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every single day. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, value teamwork, and are passionate about delivering life-saving care, this is your opportunity to join a respected emergency services team where your skills truly matter. As a Paramedic, you will play an essential role in providing fast, high-quality emergency medical care through 911 response, inter-facility transport, public assistance services, and Emergency Department support across both pre hospital and hospital settings.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of EMS experience preferred
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required
Successful completion of a Paramedic course or equivalent required
Associate of Applied Science degree or equivalent preferred
Montana Paramedic license / Registered Nurse with Certificate of Equivalency or Physician Assistant license required
Maintain active license by completing annual refresher training and ongoing continuing education requirements
National Registry (NREMT) & PHTLS certifications preferred
BLS, ACLS, and PALS required
NRP and EVOC required within one year or at the earliest available offering
Critical Care Transport endorsement required within 18 months
Valid Montana driver's license with an excellent driving record required
Compassionate, patient-centered approach with strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to lift and carry more than 75 pounds
Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Strong reading, writing, and basic math abilities
Emotional resilience with the ability to manage multiple priorities in high-stress situations
Adaptability and flexibility in scheduling and department assignments
Receptive to feedback and committed to continuous professional growth

Nice To Haves

Minimum 2 years of EMS experience
Associate of Applied Science degree or equivalent
National Registry (NREMT) & PHTLS certifications
NRP and EVOC within one year or at the earliest available offering
Critical Care Transport endorsement within 18 months

Responsibilities

Respond promptly to emergency and non-emergency calls with professionalism, urgency, and compassion, delivering effective care to patients who are ill or injured
Assess, treat, stabilize, and transport patients experiencing medical, trauma, or environmental emergencies
Deliver immediate, life-saving treatment and patient care both on scene and during transport to the hospital.
Safely operate emergency vehicles in high-pressure situations across diverse road, weather, and traffic conditions.
Support patient care within the Emergency Department and hospital facilities by providing clinical assistance, technical assessments, and treatment interventions as needed
Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, law enforcement, fire departments, Quick Response Units and other emergency responders to ensure coordinated, high-quality patient care.
Monitor patient conditions continuously and make critical treatment decisions in real time
Utilize advanced emergency medical equipment including defibrillators, ECG machines, ventilators, patient monitors, IV infusion pumps etc. to treat, resuscitate and stabilize patients
Perform advanced invasive procedures within scope of practice when necessary, including Intubation, IV insertion, Medication administration, Cardioversion, Cricothyrotomy, Thoracotomy etc.
Calculate and administer medication dosages and infusion rates based on rapidly changing patient conditions
Collect and interpret diagnostic data to support critical clinical decision-making and deliver effective patient-centered care that promotes recovery and overall health
Collaborate with multidisciplinary pre hospital teams to support coordinated, high-quality patient care and effective care management