Paramedic - Brainerd

About This Position

Provides advanced life support care to the sick and injured and safely transports customers of all ages to a medical facility. In addition, the paramedic assists with other services and events as directed by North Memorial Ambulance Service.

This position is eligible for a sign on bonus of $4,500. Current team members or former team members employed by North Memorial Health, Maple Grove Health or Blaze Health in the last six (6) months are not eligible to receive a sign on bonus. Sign‑on bonuses have a repayment commitment, and a prorated repayment is required if the commitment is not fulfilled.

• Health & Welfare Benefit Packages
• 401k Retirement Match or Pension Plan, based on workgroup eligibility
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plans
• Adoption Reimbursement up to $3000 per child
• Child Care Discount Program with New Horizon 10% off weekly childcare tuition
• Education/Tuition Reimbursement
• 24/7 Fitness Center Access for all benefit eligible team members

• Education
  • Successfully completed paramedic training program from an accredited institution required.
  • Associate of Science degree preferred.
• Experience
  • Previous ambulance experience preferred.
  • Previous advanced life support experience preferred.
  • For Air Care Paramedics, three (3) years of ALS experience as a Paramedic required.
  • For Air Care Paramedics, prior flight experience preferred.
• Knowledge,
  
  Skills And Abilities
  
  
  • Demonstrated ability to organize, problem solve, make decisions during emergency situations and work independently.
  • Possess or quickly acquire knowledge of the street and highway system within the service area.
• Licensure/Certification
  • Ground Paramedic Requirements:
    • Current Minnesota or Wisconsin Paramedic Certification or be able to obtain within 60 days of hire date.
    • American Heart Association ACLS and BLS Certification or American Red Cross ALS and BLS Certification upon hire or within 14 days.
    • Valid State Class D driver's license in the state of residency with an acceptable driving record.
    • American Heart Association or American Red Cross PALS Certification.
    • ICS-100, 200 and 700 or be able to obtain within 60 days of hire date.
  • Air Care Paramedic Requirements:
    • Current Minnesota Paramedic Certification or obtain within 60 days of hire date.
    • Current Wisconsin Paramedic Certification or obtain within 6 months of hire date.
    • National Registered Paramedic.
    • American Heart Association ACLS and BLS Certification or American Red Cross ALS and BLS Certification upon hire or within 14 days.
    • Flight Paramedic Certification (FP-C) within 12 months from date of hire.
    • American Heart Association and American Red Cross PALS Certification upon hire or within 14 days.
    • ICS-100, 200 and 700 or be able to obtain within 60 days of hire date.
    • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification or obtain within 6 months of hire date.
    • Maximum weight of 215 pounds in uniform.
    • Valid State Class D driver's license in the state of residency with an acceptable driving record.

• Work Group
  :
  Non Contract
• Hours per two week pay period
  : 72
• Shift
  :
  Day/Evening/Night 12 hours
• Weekend Requirement
  :
  Weekends by Department Rotation
• Call Requirement
  :
  None
• Remote or On‑site
  :
  On‑site
• FLSA Status
  :
  Non‑Exempt
• Benefit Eligibility
  :
  Health insurance benefits are available for this position. North Memorial Health offers multiple health plans based on work group eligibility.
• Salary Range
  :
  Medical Transportation Paramedic Outstate ($30.92 - $42.75), based on experience
• Shift Differential
  :
  Compensation may include shift differential pay depending on the position and shift worked.
• Employment Sponsorship
  :
  Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.