Paramedic

Job Description

The Role

As a Paramedic in Aurora, you're the clinical lead of a two-person crew, responding to 911 emergencies across Aurora and Hamilton County and handling interfacility and transfer calls. You'll run the full ALS scope — assessment, pharmacology, advanced airway, cardiac monitoring, and resuscitation — under Nebraska protocols and Medical Director standing orders, with the autonomy and support to practice good medicine.

Location Aurora, Nebraska

Service Lines 911 emergency response + interfacility/transfer (IFT)

Schedule48/96 rotation — 48 hours on, 96 hours off

Employment Type Full-Time and Part-Time openings

Reports To: EMS Director (Aurora)

What You'll Do

• Respond promptly to 911 and transfer calls within the Aurora and Hamilton County service area
• Serve as the clinical decision-maker on scene as part of a two-person crew
• Perform patient assessments and deliver the full ALS scope under Nebraska EMS protocols and Medical Director standing orders
• Administer medications via IV, IM, or IO per protocol
• Manage airways using advanced techniques; acquire and interpret 12-lead ECGs and function in an advanced practice/CCT setting. 
• Provide full ALS resuscitation, including defibrillation, for cardiac arrest patients
• Safely operate an emergency ambulance to and from scenes and receiving facilities
• Complete electronic patient care reports (ZOLL emsCharts) accurately and on time, documenting all interventions
• Conduct daily vehicle and equipment readiness checks; document in PSTrax and maintain ALS medication and equipment par levels
• Maintain controlled-substance chain of custody per protocol
• Participate in QA/QI peer review and continuing education
• Treat every patient, family member, and partner agency with professionalism and respect

Benefits & Culture

• Full-time positions include a full benefits package: medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, and more
• Part-time positions offer flexible scheduling that works around your life
• A true 48/96 rotation that protects your days off
• Modern tools in every unit — AT&T FirstNet device, ZOLL emsCharts, and our full technology stack
• Peer recognition through Bonusly
• Real room to grow — into critical care, field training, and crew leadership

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• ALS field experience in a 911 and/or transport setting
• ACLS and PALS certifications
• PHTLS or ITLS certification
• Roots in or genuine commitment to the Aurora / Hamilton County community
• Current, valid Nebraska Paramedic license (KBEMS)

• Current BLS certification
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record 
• U.S. citizenship or authorized to work in the United States 

Preferred Qualifications

• CCT-P, FP-C, or CCP-C critical care certification  

Additional Information

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.