Paramedic (Variable, 0.9 FTE)

You’ll assess and treat a wide range of medical and trauma emergencies, operate in fast-paced and high-pressure environments, and utilize advanced equipment and procedures to stabilize patients.

As a key member of a multidisciplinary team, you’ll collaborate with other emergency services, provide compassionate patient care, and contribute to seamless hospital operations. Responsibilities also include maintaining equipment readiness, completing detailed patient reports, mentoring team members, and staying current with evolving, evidence-based practices.

This role offers a unique opportunity to expand your clinical skills both in the field and within the hospital, while making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes and community well-being.

JOB SUMMARY: 

This position’s primary responsibility is 911 response, inter-facility transports, public assistance, and Emergency Department assistance as needed.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Supervise and promote cohesive patient care management as a part of a prehospital multidisciplinary team.

Provide thorough assessment, and treatment of medical, trauma, and environmental emergencies

Respond to emergency / non-emergency calls to provide efficient and immediate care to the ill and injured

Safely operating emergency vehicles in high-stress situations, within a variety of responses and road / traffic conditions.  

Assist and provide clinical and technical assessments and treatments as needed, for patient care in the Emergency Department and within the hospital facilities.

Provide an immediate course of treatment en-route to hospital or at the scene

Frequent use of technical equipment including IV infusion pumps, patient monitors, defibrillators, ECG machines, ventilators, etc. in order to treat, resuscitate, and stabilize patients

Calculation and administration of medication dosages and medication infusion rates in response to dynamic patient conditions.

Collection and interpretation of diagnostic data, coupled with clinical decision making, with the goal of promoting and restoring patients’ health.

Continuous monitoring of the patient's condition

Liaise with members of other emergency services, such as the police, fire departments, Quick Response Units and other ambulance services to ensure the appropriate patient care

Positive interaction with members of the public and family members present at the scene

Clean, decontaminate, and check vehicles and equipment to maintain a state of operational readiness.

Perform routine maintenance of EMS equipment.

Produce timely and thorough Patient Care Reports in regards to relevant patient history, condition, and treatment

Interact with the community under the premise of promoting prevention and wellness.

Remain abreast of current and changing practices with the contest of evidence based medicine.

Precept, mentor and supervise students and new staff.

Attend and participate in mandatory trainings or meetings, to include staff meetings and competencies, etc.

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE: 2 Years of practical experience in Emergency Medical Services preferred.

EDUCATION: High school graduate, HiSET, or GED equivalent required. Successful completion of a Paramedic course or equivalent is required. Associate of Applied Science or equivalent is preferred.

Must participate in annual refresher training and continuing education in order to maintain licensure.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY: State of Montana Paramedic or Registered Nurse with recent Certificate of Equivalency or Physician Assistant licensure required. National (NREMT) certification preferred. BLS, ACLS, and PALS are required. NRP and EVOC is required at the earliest available offering / within one year. PHTLS Preferred. Critical Care Transport endorsement within 18 months. Current Montana State driver’s license and excellent driving record is required. 

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE: 2 Years of practical experience in Emergency Medical Services preferred.

EDUCATION: High school graduate, HiSET, or GED equivalent required. Successful completion of a Paramedic course or equivalent is required. Associate of Applied Science or equivalent is preferred.
Must participate in annual refresher training and continuing education in order to maintain licensure.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY: State of Montana Paramedic or Registered Nurse with recent Certificate of Equivalency or Physician Assistant licensure required. National (NREMT) certification preferred. BLS, ACLS, and PALS are required. NRP and EVOC is required at the earliest available offering / within one year. PHTLS Preferred. Critical Care Transport endorsement within 18 months. Current Montana State driver’s license and excellent driving record is required.

APTITUDES: Demonstrated ability for showing compassion. Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills necessary for effective, non-judgmental, and empathetic patient care, customer, and staff relations. Demonstrated physical strength and ability to carry more than 75 lbs. Demonstrated problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability for reading comprehension, Writing composition and Arithmetic. Demonstrated cognitive, organizational, and emotional maturity to effectively manage multiple tasks, stresses, deadlines, difficult situations and/or customers. Demonstrated ability to adapt and receive feedback and a changing environment, which requires flexibility in scheduling and department assignments.