Paramedic

Location Address: 220 Capital Dr STE 500 Buffalo, MN 55313

Date Posted: October 14, 2025

Department:  West Rural Ambulance

Shift: Day/Evening/Night (United States of America)

Shift Length: Variable shift length

Hours Per Week: 36

Union

Contract:

L167-1-EMTs and Paramedics-TTR

Weekend Rotation: Every Other

Unleash your passion for saving lives as a crucial member of our Paramedic team. Join us now to experience the exhilaration of providing top-tier emergency medical care and make a genuine impact on our community. Elevate your career and your sense of purpose with us today.

$2,000-$5,000 Starting bonus available

• 0.9 FTE (72 hours per two week pay period)
• Day/evening/night shifts
• Variable shift lengths
• Every other weekend rotation
• Shift bid every six months based on seniority

We are open 7 days a week, we hire 0.9 FTE positions. There are multiple start and end times within a day. Shifts are variable due to union seniority bidding every 6 months. Earliest start time would be 4:00am and latest off time is 5:30am.

Responds and provides 911 patient care services in a pre-hospital setting. Directs care plan on scene, documents and provides reports to receiving facility. Maintains and operates vehicle adhering to driving laws and company policy. Maintains, sets up and uses equipment to include ventilators, IV pumps and other advanced level equipment.

• Provides life support patient care to those suffering an injury, illness or mental health crisis in a pre-hospital setting.
  • Responds 911.
  • Directs care plan on scene.
  • Obtains and secures Class A narcotics.
  • Documents and provides reports to receiving facility.
  • Transports from scene or from facility to facility.
  • Establishes and maintains communications with internal and external customers.
• Maintains vehicle and equipment.
  • Cleans and stocks.
  • Operates vehicle in accordance with driving laws and company procedure.
  • Maintains, sets up and uses equipment to include ventilators, IV pumps and other advanced level equipment per manufacturer and company procedure.
  • Reports safety and/or potential safety hazards.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Associate's or Vocational degree within 24 months from date of hire
• 4 years working in 911 environment, degree requirement waived
• For paramedic in good standing who separates from the organization and returns within 12 months, degree requirement waived
• Passing of Fitness for Duty testing
• To obtain credentials in accordance with the Office of Medical Direction within the probational period and maintain thereafter

• Certified Paramedic - Office of EMS required if working in MN or
• Certified Paramedic - WI Emergency Medical Services required if working in WI
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Basic Life Source - American Heart Association or American Red Cross required upon hire. After hire recertification required through American Heart Association
• Valid Driver's License required upon hire - MN and WI residents must obtain a valid driver's license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support;
  American Heart Association or American Red Cross. For employees hired prior to June 1, 2025, required by January 1, 2027. After hire recertification required through American Heart Association

• Very Heavy Work:
• Lifting weight excess of 100 lbs. occasionally, over 50 lbs. frequently

Pay Range: $31.42 to $46.69 per hour. The pay described reflects the base hourly pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That's why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive - not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being - mind, body, spirit and community - of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

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