Senior Paramedic & EMS Team Lead

Elko County, NV; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Elko County Ambulance Service seeks a Paramedic to provide rescue services and emergency medical care in accordance with Nevada law and organizational protocols. The lead EMS representative coordinates EMTs and AEMTs, directs operations in the Ambulance Service setting, and ensures high-quality patient care while maintaining privacy and adherence to safety standards.

Required: State of Nevada Paramedic certification, ACLS/PALS, EVOC, and 3+ years in rescue or EMS; high school diploma or better;

Qualifications

• High Diploma or equivalent; Associate degree in related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in rescue and emergency services, preferably Paramedic level.
• State of Nevada Paramedic certification
• State of Nevada Ambulance Attendant’s Endorsement
• ACLS
• PALS or equivalent
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer/Healthcare Provider
• EVOC/EVDT/CEVO or equivalent
• Hazardous Materials Awareness
• IS 100; IS 200; IS 700; IS 800
• International Trauma Life Support or Prehospital Trauma Life Support certification or equivalent
• WMD/Terrorism Awareness for Emergency Responders

Responsibilities

• Monitor/respond to a variety of calls and coordinate transportation requests.
• Respond to emergency calls calmly and promptly.
• Staff event standbys and interfacility transfers with BLS/ALS care.
• Administer basic and advanced life support per laws and policies.
• Document patient care and compliant reporting.
• Protect patient privacy and ensure EMS safety standards.
• Educate/train EMS personnel and the public.
• Lead Ambulance Service staff when interacting with agencies and officials.

Skills

Emergency scene assessment

Leadership coordination

Communication with medical staff

Patient care documentation

Calm under pressure

Education

High Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree (preferred)

Job description

Elko County Ambulance Service seeks a Paramedic to provide rescue services and emergency medical care in accordance with Nevada law and organizational protocols. The lead EMS representative coordinates EMTs and AEMTs, directs operations in the Ambulance Service setting, and ensures high-quality patient care while maintaining privacy and adherence to safety standards.

Required: State of Nevada Paramedic certification, ACLS/PALS, EVOC, and 3+ years in rescue or EMS; high school diploma or better;