Paramedic - Emergency Medical Services

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County.

Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.

Hennepin Emergency Medical Service (HEMS), a division of Hennepin County Medical Center, has Paramedic openings to start on October 19th, 2026. This posting serves as a Talent Pipeline for incoming Paramedics who are interested in working for the Hennepin EMS department.

A $5,000 hiring incentive is available for eligible external candidates (contract/temporary workers and former employees returning to HHS within one year are ineligible).

Hennepin EMS is an Urban/Suburban, 9-1-1 only, Emergency Medical Services agency that handles approximately 100,000 calls for service each year from the citizens and visitors of Hennepin County, Minnesota. We are based at Hennepin County Medical Center in Downtown Minneapolis and serve 14 municipalities within Hennepin County, covering 266 square miles and a population of over 700,000.

Our goal is to deliver quality service to our customers with a courteous and immediate response while modeling the highest standard for excellence in public safety.

The Paramedic position is responsible for responding to requests for emergency medical services and for providing Basic and Advanced Life Support to sick and injured persons at emergency scenes and during transport to a health care facility.
Schedules are bid based on seniority and are currently either four 10-hour shifts per week or three shifts per week of 14, 13 and 13 hours.

Multiple start times are available for day/evening/night including rotating weekends and holidays based on department needs. This position is benefit-eligible, including PERA and P&F Pension, and represented by the HCAPE union.

Paramedics will be given credit for previous Paramedic experience when calculating starting hourly pay rate. Each step below indicates the step for years of experience (max 10 years experience = step 10). *

Starting - $31.54
Step 1 - $32.81
Step 2 - $34.17
Step 3 - $35.61
Step 4 - $37.10
Step 5 - $38.67
Step 6 - $40.28
Step 7 - $41.98
Step 8 - $43.75
Step 9 - $45.59
Step 10 - $48.33

Other Benefits:

• All uniforms are provided upon hire with a $700 annual uniform allowance following one year of employment. *
• Continuing Education provided via internal in person training, on-demand virtual classes and a $375 annual education allowance. *
• Dual Paramedic Ambulance Staffing
• Ambulances on 42-month replacement cycle
• Overtime available for special events coverage (Professional/Collegiate Sports, Concerts, Community Events)
• Opportunity for extra training to join Special Teams (Advanced Paramedic, Water Rescue, Technical Rescue and many more)

* Wage, uniform and education allowances are for the 2025 contract and are currently being negotiated.

Thank you for your interest in Hennepin EMS. We are looking forward to our interview with you.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Respond to all requests for emergency medical services as directed
• Respond to events such as multiple alarm fires, helicopter landings, hazardous incidents, FAA emergencies, and water emergencies
• Assess nature and extent of illness or injury and determine appropriate emergency medical procedures
• Administer basic life support techniques using accepted standards of patient care
• Administer advanced life support techniques under the written patient care protocol or in direct radio contact with a physician
• Perform extrication and rescue of victims
• Acts as a team leader when dealing with emergency responses including the direction of First Responders to facilitate patient care and transport
• Function effectively in assigned role under the Incident Response Plan
• Complete thorough documentation of all emergency runs and patient contacts as directed
• Operate emergency vehicle to transport sick and injured persons to and from a health care facility
• Operate emergency medical equipment and communications equipment
• Inspect, clean, and maintain emergency vehicle, supplies, and assigned equipment
• Assist in keeping ambulance facilities clean and orderly
• Prepare and maintain records and reports according to department standards
• Attends all mandatory continuing education and required safety training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job related hazards
• Follows the hospital and department exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment with an emphasis on customer service
• Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team to facilitate the department's/unit's ability to meet its goals and objectives
• Performs other duties as assigned after appropriate training

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

• Successful completion of an approved training program for EMT-Paramedic
• Certification by the State of Minnesota or National Registry of EMT's as an EMT-Paramedic
• Must have a valid driver's license or state equivalent and must have a satisfactory driving record including no more than two moving violations in the past three years of licensure

Preferred Qualifications:

• One (1) year of experience as an emergency medical technician in a hospital emergency department
• Six (6) months of experience as an emergency medical technician with a licensed ambulance service
• Successful completion of paramedic clinical rotations with Hennepin EMS accompanied by a letter of recommendation from the school's Program Director
• Minimum of three years full-time experience as a provider of pre-hospital care in an emergency setting (paramedic level preferred)
• Paramedic experience in a two tiered ALS system, using System Status Management (SSM) or flexible-dynamic deployment models
• Full-time experience must be within one year of date of application Associate Degree (AA, AAS, or AS) in business, business administration, management, education, finance, economics, healthcare, health sciences, public health, communication, computer science, information technology, or related field

You've made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception.

Please Note: Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.

Total Rewards Package:

• We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity.

• We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, Short and Long-term Term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; Tuition reimbursement; and license and Certification reimbursement (Available ONLY for benefit eligible positions) .

Department: Emergency Medical Services Primary Location: MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus Job Level: Staff Employee Status: Regular Eligible for Benefits: Yes Union/Non Union: Union Min: 31.54 Max: 48.33 Job Posting: Jul-30-2026