Paramedic: 24-Hour EMS Specialist & Public Safety

Kansas Emergency Medical Services Association; Olathe, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

KP&F pension and 457 match

Educational reimbursement

Career advancement

Job summary

Johnson County MED-ACT is seeking dedicated Paramedics for full-time roles to provide advanced life support and urgent transport to medical facilities within Johnson County. You will respond to emergencies, deliver high‑level patient care, and support a 24‑hour shift schedule in a fast-paced EMS environment.

Candidate requirements include a Kansas paramedic certification (or reciprocity) and flexibility to work 24‑hour shifts with on‑call duties.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Current Paramedic certification in Kansas or eligible for reciprocity. National Registry is optional.
• Working twenty‑four (24) hour shifts and up to thirty‑six (36) hours, including weekends and holidays. On‑call/standby work is also required.

Responsibilities

• Safely and expeditiously responds to emergency calls in various out of hospital settings, including interfacility patient transfers.
• Maintains scene safety; protects responders, patients, and the public; assumes personal risk.
• Maintains personal, vehicle and equipment readiness for effective prehospital medical response.
• Assesses patient conditions and compassionately administers medical care and treatment in accordance with established protocols.
• Proficiently performs clinical skills.
• Operates and maintains emergency medical equipment and vehicles.
• Collaborates with other healthcare professionals and first responders at the scene and in the hospital.
• Conducts and participates in training exercises.
• Ensures thorough, accurate and timely documentation of patient care.
• Returns to a state of readiness quickly after calls.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and professionalism.
• Participates in ongoing training and education to stay current with industry standards.
• Functions effectively as a member of a team.
• Adheres to agency policies, procedures, and safety protocols.
• Completes administrative tasks by established deadlines.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Current Paramedic certification in Kansas or eligible for reciprocity

Job description

Johnson County MED-ACT is seeking dedicated Paramedics for full-time roles to provide advanced life support and urgent transport to medical facilities within Johnson County. You will respond to emergencies, deliver high‑level patient care, and support a 24‑hour shift schedule in a fast-paced EMS environment.

Candidate requirements include a Kansas paramedic certification (or reciprocity) and flexibility to work 24‑hour shifts with on‑call duties.