Paramedic

Job Description

The Paramedic delivers Advanced Life Support emergency medical care at Fort Leavenworth Garrison around the clock. As the clinical lead of a two-person crew on a 48/96 schedule, you execute the full ALS scope — IV/IO access, pharmacology, advanced airway management, cardiac monitoring, and defibrillation — under Kansas protocols and Medical Director standing orders. This is a high-acuity, mission-critical role serving an active military installation that relies on EMS Unlimited as its sole ground ambulance provider.

Location

Fort Leavenworth, KS — Fire Station #2

Schedule

48/96 rotating schedule

Employment Type

Full-Time W-2 Employee

Reports To

Senior Paramedic / On-Site Program Manager

Compensation

• $80,000 annual equivalent
• Health and Wellness benefit of $5.09/hr

Duties & Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency calls within 2 minutes of dispatch from within the assigned area of responsibility
• Lead the two-person crew as the clinical decision-maker at all ALS scenes
• Perform patient assessments and deliver ALS care per Kansas EMS protocols and Medical Director standing orders
• Administer medications via IV, IM, or IO per protocols; verify with Medical Director as required
• Manage airways using advanced techniques (intubation, supraglottic airway, surgical airway per authorization)
• Acquire and interpret 12-lead ECGs; transmit to receiving facilities as needed
• Provide CPR and full ALS resuscitation including defibrillation for cardiac arrest patients
• Safely operate an emergency transport vehicle to and from scenes and receiving facilities
• Complete ZOLL emsCharts ePCRs within 2 hours of each encounter; document all ALS interventions accurately
• Conduct daily vehicle readiness checks and document in PSTrax; maintain PAR levels for ALS medications and equipment
• Maintain DEA-controlled substance chain of custody per PSTrax and Medical Director protocols
• Operate under the Fort Leavenworth installation emergency response plan and follow Incident Commander instructions
• Provide assistance to Fort Leavenworth Army Corrections Command incidents when requested
• Participate in QA/QI peer review and required continuing education
• Complete all government-required training: AT Level I (30 days), PII, HIPAA, OPSEC, iWATCH, MHS Genesis

Benefits and Culture

• AT&T FirstNet device, ZOLL emsCharts, and full EMS Unlimited technology stack
• Peer recognition through Bonusly
• Growth opportunities in a fast-expanding multi-state EMS organization
• Direct W-2 employment — no agencies, no middlemen

Qualifications

• Current, valid Kansas Paramedic license (KBEMS)
• Current NRP — Nationally Registered Paramedic (NREMT)
• Minimum 1 year of NRP-level experience within the last 2 years
• Current BLS certification — AHA or ARC (no online-only courses)
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record
• Completion of an approved Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC)
• Ability to pass a U.S. Army installation background investigation (NACI or equivalent)
• U.S. citizenship or authorized to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

• ACLs and PALS certifications
• CCT-P, FP-C, or CCP-C critical care certification
• Experience on a federal, DoD, or military installation EMS contract
• Familiarity with ZOLL emsCharts and controlled substance management
• 911 EMS experience

Additional Information

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.