Paramedic

About the role

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.

About The Ambulance Service Department

Working at the intersection of healthcare and public safety, we bring emergency medicine directly into the community—providing advanced care before a patient even reaches the hospital. If you're looking for a career where medicine meets independence, adrenaline meets skill, and no two days are ever the same, CRMC's Ambulance Service is where you belong. Here, you'll work with confidence, adaptability, and an unwavering commitment to helping people on their worst days. Whether you're rushing to a critical emergency in someone's home, assisting at the scene of an accident, or simply assessing a patient who has called for an ambulance 23 times this year, you will change lives.

Ideal Candidate

• 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

Qualifications

• Education and Experience Required
  • 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
• Preferred
  • Previous EMS experience

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