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The Staff Pad
Paramedic - Ambulance | Full-Time
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What they do
A Paramedic administers basic or advanced emergency medical care and assesses injuries and illnesses. May administer medication intravenously, use equipment such as EKGs, or administer advanced life support to sick or injured individuals.
$55,417 / year median in Montana
+11% projected growth
Job Description
The Staff Pad is proud to partner with a leading nonprofit healthcare system in beautiful Helena, Montana — an organization known for delivering exceptional patient care with a strong hometown commitment. Dedicated to becoming Montana's gold standard in healthcare, this growing system offers Paramedics the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every single day. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, value teamwork, and are passionate about delivering life-saving care, this is your opportunity to join a respected emergency services team where your skills truly matter. Why You'll Love This Opportunity Serve a community-focused healthcare organization with a strong mission and reputation Work alongside highly skilled emergency and hospital-based teams Expand your experience across 911 response, inter-facility transport, and Emergency Department support Gain exposure to advanced critical care procedures and cutting-edge emergency equipment Enjoy the quality of life and outdoor lifestyle Helena, Montana has to offer What You'll Do As a Paramedic, you will play an essential role in providing fast, high-quality emergency medical care through 911 response, inter-facility transport, public assistance services, and Emergency Department support across both pre hospital and hospital settings. Key Responsibilities Respond promptly to emergency and non-emergency calls with professionalism, urgency, and compassion, delivering effective care to patients who are ill or injured Assess, treat, stabilize, and transport patients experiencing medical, trauma, or environmental emergencies Deliver immediate, life-saving treatment and patient care both on scene and during transport to the hospital. Safely operate emergency vehicles in high-pressure situations across diverse road, weather, and traffic conditions. Support patient care within the Emergency Department and hospital facilities by providing clinical assistance, technical assessments, and treatment interventions as needed Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, law enforcement, fire departments, Quick Response Units and other emergency responders to ensure coordinated, high-quality patient care. Monitor patient conditions continuously and make critical treatment decisions in real time Utilize advanced emergency medical equipment including defibrillators, ECG machines, ventilators, patient monitors, IV infusion pumps etc. to treat, resuscitate and stabilize patients Perform advanced invasive procedures within scope of practice when necessary, including Intubation, IV insertion, Medication administration, Cardioversion, Cricothyrotomy, Thoracotomy etc. Calculate and administer medication dosages and infusion rates based on rapidly changing patient conditions Collect and interpret diagnostic data to support critical clinical decision-making and deliver effective patient-centered care that promotes recovery and overall health Collaborate with multidisciplinary pre hospital teams to support coordinated, high-quality patient care and effective care management What We're Looking For Experience & Education Minimum 2 years of EMS experience preferred High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required Successful completion of a Paramedic course or equivalent required Associate of Applied Science degree or equivalent preferred Licensures & Certifications Montana Paramedic license / Registered Nurse with Certificate of Equivalency or Physician Assistant license required Maintain active license by completing annual refresher training and ongoing continuing education requirements National Registry (NREMT) & PHTLS certifications preferred BLS, ACLS, and PALS required NRP and EVOC required within one year or at the earliest available offering Critical Care Transport endorsement required within 18 months Valid Montana driver's license with an excellent driving record required Skills & Abilities Compassionate, patient-centered approach with strong interpersonal and communication skills Ability to lift and carry more than 75 pounds Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills Strong reading, writing, and basic math abilities Emotional resilience with the ability to manage multiple priorities in high-stress situations Adaptability and flexibility in scheduling and department assignments Receptive to feedback and committed to continuous professional growth