Event Staff (Paramedic/EMT-I) - Adventure Medics
Portland, OR 97210
About the Job
Event Staff (Paramedic/EMT-I)
If you are a qualified and dedicated healthcare professional seeking adventure and excitement in a dynamic environment, we invite you to join our team as an Adventure Medic. Apply today and be a vital part of ensuring the safety and well-being of outdoor event participants.
Location: We are currently hiring for staff ONLY within 30minutes from the Portland or Seattle metro area
Position Type: Seasonal
Starting Pay Rate: $27-29 Hour DOE
Manager: Sarah Oechsli
Role and Responsibilities:
As an EMS provider in our Events Department, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of participants in various outdoor events. Your responsibilities will include:
- Setting up for events, including towing event trailers, onsite tent/clinic setup, vehicle operation, and radio communication.
- Conducting temperature screening using non-contact forehead thermometers.
- Administering ALS emergency and clinical care based on your level of certification.
- Keeping event trailers, vehicles, and bags stocked correctly.
- Operating communication devices such as inreach, radios, Gaia, and others utilized for events.
- Assisting in maintaining a clean and organized station.
- Safely operating Adventure Medics vehicles, including SUVs/Trucks, ATVs, and UTVs.
- Completing event and patient paperwork accurately and efficiently before, during, and after events.
- Liaising with event coordinators, volunteers, and local fire departments professionally.
- Performing occasional maintenance on event equipment, including bikes, tents, and rescue vehicles.
- Performing other work-related duties as directed by the team lead/supervisor or as the situation requires.
Additional Information:
We have two classifications of employees for our event positions:
Event Team (Full-time Seasonal):
- Staff will work 30-40 hours a week during the events season.
- Mandatory (paid) monthly training sessions.
- Eligible for gym memberships, certification classes, discount codes (after probationary period).
ECL (Event Call List):
- No commitment to minimum hours; called upon as necessary.
- Optional attendance at monthly training sessions.
All Staff:
- Must pass skills testing and a physical fitness test.
- Shifts ranging from 4 – 18 hours.
- Attend 1 of 4 orientations in the spring.
- Uniform provided (Staff to provide own EMS boots).
Necessary Qualifications:
- Current state (OR or WA) Paramedic/EMT-Intermediate/RN license in good standing.
- 1+ years experience in an EMS setting
- High School Diploma or GED
- Current BLS/CPR certification.
- I-100, I-700
Preferred Qualifications:
- NREMT certification.
- EVOC certification.
- EMS Licensure in a Compact State.
- ATV/UTV Operator certification.