PARAMEDIC

Campbell County Health; Gillette (WY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO accrual

Paid sick leave

Medical/Dental/Vision

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Savings Account

403(b) with employer match

On-site childcare

Job summary

Campbell County Health in Gillette, WY, seeks a Paramedic to work with the EMS Medical Director and EMS Manager, delivering emergency care in pre-hospital settings and during transport to facilities. Provides advanced life support, collaborates with MD and RN, and supports other departments as needed.

The role requires a Wyoming paramedic license (National Registry preferred) and completion of an accredited paramedic program. Prior EMT experience and ongoing education are valued.

Qualifications

• Requires Wyoming paramedic license; National Registry preferred.
• Completion of accredited paramedic education program.
• Associates degree or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform medical and trauma patient assessments and establish care priorities.
• Collaborate with EMS staff to ensure care during pre-hospital transport.
• Document assessments and treatments using the WATRS system as required by Wyoming law.
• Provide emergency advanced life support and administer oxygen when needed.
• Maintain ambulances and station readiness for service.

Skills

Paramedic license

EMT certification

CPR certification

National Registry

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Job description

About Campbell County Health

Campbell County Health (CCH) is more than just a hospital—we are a comprehensive healthcare system serving northeast Wyoming. Our organization includes Campbell County Memorial Hospital, a 90-bed acute care community hospital in Gillette; Campbell County Medical Group, featuring nearly 20 specialty and primary care clinics—including locations in Wright and Hulett; and The Legacy Living & Rehabilitation Center, a long-term care facility.

About Campbell County Health

Campbell County Health (CCH) is more than just a hospital—we are a comprehensive healthcare system serving northeast Wyoming. Our organization includes Campbell County Memorial Hospital, a 90-bed acute care community hospital in Gillette; Campbell County Medical Group, featuring nearly 20 specialty and primary care clinics—including locations in Wright and Hulett; and The Legacy Living & Rehabilitation Center, a long-term care facility.

To be responsive to our employee’s needs we offer:

• Generous PTO accrual (increases with tenure)
• Paid sick leave days
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Savings Account
• 403(b) with employer match
• Early Childhood Center, discounted on-site childcare
• And more! Click here to learn more about our full benefits package

Job Summary

Works in conjunction with the EMS Medical Director and for the EMS Manager within guidelines of the paramedic license. The Paramedic assesses, plans, implements, and collaborates with other providers to ensure excellence in patient and family care during pre-hospital emergency care and during transportation to a medical facility. The Paramedic may also assist with medical treatment of patients in other departments of CCH under the direction of the MD and RN within their scope of practice as defined by the State of Wyoming. Provides emergency advanced life support care to patients who are ill and/or injured. Conducts patient assessment to determine the extent of an illness or injury and to establish and prioritize medical procedures to follow. Performs life support procedures or administers oxygen. Dispenses antiseptic solution to prevent infection, starts and administers intravenous fluids. Performs other emergency medical procedures needed to stabilize patient during transport. Provides an update on patient's condition and status of treatments when transferring to other medical personnel. May require registry in NREMT.

Essential Functions

• Performs medical and trauma patient assessments, establishes care priorities, and renders necessary and appropriate care within policy, protocol, and scope of practice.
• Assesses, plans, implements, and collaborates with other providers to ensure excellence in patient and family care during pre-hospital emergency care and during transportation to a medical facility.
• Works in coordination with EMS Shift Supervisor and/or Lead Medic to complete EMS staff duties and assignments.
• Accurately performs complete population specific patient assessments, establishes care priorities, and renders appropriate care.
• Accurately documents assessments and treatments of patients using the WATRS reporting system in accordance with Wyoming State statutes.
• Provides service excellence to all customers.
• Operates vehicles in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and departmental policies. Must meet the requirements of and maintain a driving record that allows for coverage by CCH’s vehicle insurance carrier.
• Assures that ambulances and station are maintained, clean stocked, and ready for service at all times. Performs routine and minor vehicle and station maintenance to ensure safe and proper function.
• When requested during surges in patient volumes, assist with medical treatment of patients in other departments of CCH under the direction of the MD and RN within their scope of practice as defined by the State of Wyoming.
• Demonstrates fiscal responsibility and participates in cost containment and economical utilization of supplies and equipment.
• Contributes to CCH and EMS department operations through consistent involvement in duty shifts, special events, educational in-services, and committees.
• Participates as preceptor of students and new personnel as needed.
• Develops and maintains professional working relationships with inter- and intra-departmental personnel.
• Has thorough understanding of the Standards of Excellence handbook and always abides by its expectations.
• Completes all mandatory education programs within established deadlines.
• Participates in departmental training program to maintain skills, knowledge, and abilities required of their scope of practice.
• Upholds the CCH-EMS pillars of Accountability, Responsibility, and Ownership.
• Must be free from governmental sanctions involving health care and/or financial practices.
• Complies with the hospital’s Corporate Compliance Program including, but not limited to, the Code of Conduct, laws and regulations, and CCH’s policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned. This list is non-exhaustive.

Job Qualifications

• Education
• High School graduate or GED equivalent and completion of accredited paramedic education program.
• An associate degree or higher in related field preferred.
• Licensure
• Wyoming Office of EMS issued paramedic license; National Registry preferred. Maintains paramedic license and knowledge of professional standards related to protocols, clinical practice, skill proficiency, staffing, and continuing education.
• Certifications required
• See Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification Policy and Certifications/Education Requirements Policy.
• PHTLS/BTLS, AMLS, PEPP course certifications preferred unless required by State of WY OEMS for renewal of paramedic license.
• Emergency Vehicle Operations Course – Ambulance certification within 1 year of employment.
• Experience
• Minimum of 18 months EMT in addition to current paramedic license.
• Licensure as IEMT and other prior hospital healthcare experience preferred.