Paramedic

Location Address:

220 Capital Dr STE 500 Buffalo, MN 55313

Date Posted:

November 06, 2026

Department:

84006728 West Rural Ambulance

Shift:

Day/Evening/Night (United States of America)

Shift Length:

Variable shift length

Hours Per Week:

0

Union Contract:

L167-1-EMTs and Paramedics-TTR

Weekend Rotation:

Occasional

Job Summary:

Join Allina Health EMS as a Paramedic and build a rewarding career in a trusted, hospitalbased EMS system that values your experience, supports your growth, and empowers you to make a difference in the communities we serve.

Key Position Details:

**$2,000-$5,000 starting bonus available **

• Casual (0.0 FTE)
• Variable-hour day/evening/night shifts
• Occasional weekend rotation
• Shift bid every six months based on seniority
• Casual staff shall pick up a shift no less than every 30 days
• Minimum quarterly hour requirements are 96 hours - duty or on call shifts
• Casual staff shall work two weekend shifts per quarter

Meet our Care Team members: Paramedics

Job Description:

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.

Principle Responsibilities

• 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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

Licenses/Certifications

• 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

Physical Demands

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

Pay Range

Pay Range: $32.20 to $47.86 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 is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.

Benefit Summary

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 well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.