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Paramedic

Essentia Health

Ada, MNFull-time$31.4–43.96/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$31.4–43.96/hr
Location
Ada, MN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Paramedic Or Registered Nurse AuthorizationBCLS CertificationACLS CertificationPALS Certification Or Within Six MonthsNIMS 100, 200, 700Security clearanceValid Driver's License

Job overview

The Paramedic responds to emergent and non-emergent calls and hospital codes, providing medical support and care in pre-hospital and hospital environments. The role assesses patient needs, determines an appropriate course of treatment, and provides advanced medical care and basic life support using appropriate equipment and treatment modalities. Care is delivered within the scope authorized in the state of practice.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Patient AssessmentAdvanced Medical CareBasic Life Support

Qualifications

Vulnerable Adult Background ClearanceTwo Years Driving ExperienceParamedic or Registered Nurse AuthorizationBCLS CertificationACLS CertificationPALS Certification or Within Six MonthsValid Driver's LicenseAcceptable Driving RecordNIMS 100, 200, 700

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Building Location:

Ada EMS

Department:

1424270 AMBULANCE - ADA EMS

Job Description:

Responds to all emergent and non-emergent calls and/or hospital codes; provides medical support and care for patients in the pre-hospital and/or hospital environment. Assists in the ongoing assessment of patients by identifying the patient’s needs and requirements to determine best course of treatment. Provides advanced medical care and basic life support service to patients using appropriate medical equipment, devices and treatment modalities. Provides care in accordance with the scope of care authorized in the State in which they are operating.

Education Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

  • State Background check must provide clearance to work with vulnerable adults

Driving Requirements:

  • Must have 2 years drivers experience (MVR)

  • Over 75 years of age require medical permission

  • Drivers 21 years and older with Paramedic licensure, must meet MVR requirements

  • Drivers 18-20 with Paramedic licensure, must meet MVR requirements of Young Driver Probation AND will be placed in Young Driver Probation (MVR every 6 months and completed probation form)

East, Brainerd Lakes, West Markets: (Except for West-Fargo department 12501 - does not require these items to be listed in Work Experience)

  • NIMS 100, 200, 700

  • Over 75, need to have medical permission

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

All Markets:

  • State licensure/certification as a Paramedic or a Registered Nurse authorized to operate as a Paramedic in the appropriate state of practice.

  • All Wisconsin location staff must be dual licensed in Minnesota and Wisconsin

  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certification required at time of hire

  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification required at time of hire

  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification (or must obtain within 6 months of hire)

  • Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license as verified through appropriate licensing agency

  • Must meet the driving requirements and criteria acceptable to Essentia Health 's insurer

For West-Fargo department 3010-3012500 Emergency Services Tech - 32nd Hosp only:

  • State licensure/certification as a Paramedic in the appropriate state of practice or able to obtain within 1 month of employment

  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certification within 1 month of hire

  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification

  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification (or must obtain within 6 months of hire)

FTE:

1

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:

Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

Shift End Time:

Weekends:

Holidays:

No

Call Obligation:

No

Union:

Compensation Range:

$31.40 - $43.96

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health:At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.

It is our policy to afford EEO to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, culture, socio-economic status, status with regard to public assistance, and other factors not related to qualifications, including employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other category as defined by law.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,473 open Paramedic jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$31.4–43.96/hr
  • Minnesota median$31–45/hr31 hourly ranges
  • US median$24–34/hr554 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $37.68/hr, is close to the Minnesota median midpoint ($38/hr) — in the middle half of Paramedic hourly ranges in Minnesota.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 33 open Paramedic jobs in Minnesota and 1,473 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Minnesota
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Paramedic postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (554 postings).
Education
5 of the 1,473 open Paramedic jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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