Cycling Escort Paramedic

Join us for a very exciting opportunity, traveling across the country supporting a road cycling relay ride from Oregon to New Jersey! This is a temporary assignment starting September 8th, with October 8th as the fly-out day. All travel and boarding accommodations are paid for.

About the Role

The Paramedic or RN will perform duties associated with providing ALS and BLS care to the sick and injured in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and EMS Unlimited policies. You will serve as a cycling escort during the Coast to Coast for Cancer ride, ensuring the safety and medical well-being of cyclists.

Schedule

Current open slots:

• Section 4 & 5: 2 slots open – Flying into Salt Lake City, UT, on September 18th. Fly out of Kansas City, MO, on September 25th (includes travel days).
• Section 8 & 9: 2 slots open – Flying into Indianapolis, IN, on September 30th. Fly out of Pittsburgh, PA, on October 8th (includes travel days).

Your assignment will cover segments from Portland to Salt Lake City, Salt Lake City to St. Louis, or St. Louis to New Jersey. All expenses are paid, and you may book extra days on either end of the assignment for personal travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide autonomous ALS and BLS care in austere environments, often as the sole medical provider at aid stations.
• Respond to emergency and non-emergency requests calmly, efficiently, and promptly.
• Administer basic life support to patients at the scene in a pre-hospital/pre-transport setting.
• Assess the nature and extent of injury or illness to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
• Maintain order at scenes, including crowd dispersal and restraint of family/friends.
• Complete patient care forms, insurance forms, and other documentation in a timely fashion.
• Conduct pre-event medical equipment inventory and restock supplies after each use.
• Respond to requests for medical care at events and assist with general event support tasks.
• Maintain accurate records of emergent and non-emergent care, documenting interactions on approved Patient Care Reports.
• Handle radio communications professionally, respecting confidentiality at all times.
• Collaborate with event staff, volunteers, security teams, EMS transport agencies, participants, and spectators.
• Protect patient privacy in accordance with EMS Unlimited policies and federal/state laws.
• Maintain work area sanitation, readiness, and adherence to quality assurance standards.
• Remain flexible with shift schedules, which may vary due to the nature of the event.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current standards of care, equipment functions, and certifications.
• Conduct yourself in a courteous, professional, and dignified manner at all times.

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
• Current state driver’s license.
• Current state EMT or Paramedic certification (or RN license).
• NREMT-P and CPR certification.
• FEMA ICS training 100 and 700 (required).
• Preferred certifications: PHTLS, ATLS, PALS, EPC, AMLS, Hazmat, Wilderness.
• Preferred skills: cycling experience.

Pay

$500 per day.