Description
We want to be upfront, we are not currently hiring, and do not have a set timeframe for future openings. However, we welcome you to submit your application to be kept on file and considered for future opportunities.
Company Overview
Lakes Region EMS is an Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance service with both rural and urban service areas just northeast of the Twin Cities metropolitan area. We operate bases in Rush City, North Branch, and Lindstrom, Minnesota, as well as St. Croix Falls and Milltown, Wisconsin. Our teams take great pride in delivering exceptional, compassionate care to our communities. Our ambulances are staffed by highly trained Paramedics and EMTs equipped to manage traumatic injuries, sudden illnesses, and complex medical emergencies.
Position Overview
As a Paramedic at Lakes Region EMS, you will play a crucial role in providing prehospital emergency medical care in a variety of settings, including accidents, medical emergencies, and interfacility transfers.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include assessing patient conditions, administering medications, performing advanced procedures, and transporting patients to medical facilities. Paramedics collaborate closely with other healthcare professionals and community partners and must demonstrate sound decision-making, adaptability, and the ability to provide compassionate care under pressure.
Individuals who are successful at Lakes Region EMS demonstrate:
• A growth-based mindset and a desire for continuous personal, professional, and clinical development
• Enthusiasm, a positive attitude, and the ability to lead by example
• Strong initiative, problem-solving skills, and critical-thinking abilities
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• The ability to build constructive relationships and engage in productive accountability conversations
• Professional representation of Lakes Region EMS with coworkers, patients, community partners, and external stakeholders
• A collaborative, team-oriented mindset
• Knowledge of (or ability to learn) ALS protocols and procedures
• The ability to think critically during medical assessments and emergency treatments
Requirements
Qualifications
- 1–3 or more years of EMS experience at the Paramedic level preferred
- Current Paramedic certifications, including NREMT-P, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. Paramedic certifications are not required to apply, but are required prior to starting. Offers will be contingent on obtaining all the necessary certifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to pass all pre-employment screenings, including drug testing, health assessment (history, physical exam, lift assessment), background check (including MedEx Complete), and motor vehicle record check
Summary
Lakes Region EMS is proud to support our employees by offering a unique benefits approach.
Compensation & Scheduling
• Experience-based pay
• Additional pay for Wisconsin Critical Care (CC) endorsement
• Flexible scheduling using a Master Schedule (no shift bids)
• 100% PTO request approval
• Ability to work 24-hour shifts
• Static deployment with private crew bedrooms
Clinical Focus & Growth
• Strong Critical Care emphasis
• Employer-paid Critical Care course through FlightBridge for Paramedics
• Hamilton T1 ventilators and point-of-care ultrasound on every truck
• Strong support from community partners, hospitals, and first responders
Additional Benefits
- Four employer-sponsored medical plans and a dental plan which Lakes contributes 75% of the premium, coverage is available for individuals and families
- HSA eligibility, with a generous employer contribution
- 401(K) eligible first of the month after 30 days of employment, with up to a 4% employer match
- Voluntary Vision, Life, Disability, and AFLAC benefits
- Lifestyle Account Benefits, Tuition Assistance, Continuing Education Reimbursement
- Opportunity for our annual Goal Share program
- Nine Holidays eligible for Holiday Pay
- Generous PTO accrual