Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryNursing & Frontline Patient Care
About the job
Requirements
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Ability to sit in a vehicle and work on a computer for prolonged periods.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds at times.
Ability to bend and stoop, sit and stand for extended periods, possess hand-eye-foot coordination and color recognition, and have manual dexterity to perform Emergency Medical Services duties.
High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of EMS ambulance transport experience is required.
Current NREMT-P, out-of-state Paramedic certification, or Washington State Paramedic certification is required.
PHTLS, PALS, and ACLS certifications are required.
An active driver's license maintained for at least two years is required.
Must have a clean driving record, with no more than three citations in the past 36 months if over 21, or one citation if under 21; DUI and other serious offenses may disqualify the candidate.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Responsibilities
Treat and transport patients from the field or healthcare facilities to a higher level of care, including neonates, infants, children, adults, and special populations.
Use IV pumps, ICU ventilators, cardiac monitors, and other advanced equipment to provide patient care.
Perform paramedic duties including intubation; administration of paralytics using rapid sequence and delayed sequence airway management; surgical airway procedures; needle thoracostomy; orogastric tube placement; and intravenous and intraosseous access.
Work alongside crew members with varying levels of experience in a way that supports a positive workplace environment.
Follow Northwest Ambulance policies and procedures and county medical protocols.
Complete dispatched assignments efficiently.
Provide appropriate documentation in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Assess risks to patient safety and follow procedures to ensure the safety of oneself and others.
Operate the ambulance safely in compliance with Washington State and company motor vehicle requirements.
Coordinate with dispatchers and management to provide timely, compassionate care when unexpected circumstances arise.
Maintain integrity and support the company, its values, and employees while focusing on patient care and customer expectations.
Maintain a professional appearance and high uniform standards.
Clean, organize, and restock ambulances during each shift.
Participate in continuing education and complete county competencies and psychomotor skills assessments to maintain certification.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
One year of preferred experience is noted, although at least one year of EMS ambulance transport experience is required.
CCP-C or FP-C certification is preferred.
Paramedic
Northwest Ambulance · Fife, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-21
Workplace: on_site
Department: Paramedic
Description
What we expect from you as a Northwest Ambulance Paramedic:
Northwest Ambulance Paramedics are expected to provide the highest level of patient care to our patients and excellent customer service to our partnered facility staff. The Paramedic is responsible for supervising patient care, treatment, and assessment during transport. Duties include providing excellent patient care, safe lifting and transferring of patients, operating emergency vehicles safely, adhering to company policies, completing documentation, responding to dispatch instructions, maintaining safety standards, participating in continuing education, keeping vehicles and stations clean, maintaining equipment and supplies, communicating effectively, and maintaining strict confidentiality.
Responsibilities:
Treat and transport patients from the field or from healthcare facilities to a higher level of care to include neonates, infants, pediatrics, adults, and special populations.
Utilize equipment such as IV Pumps, ICU ventilators, cardiac monitors and additional advanced equipment to ensure excellent patient care.
The ability to perform duties as a paramedic to include, but are not limited to, intubation, administration of paralytics using Rapid Sequence and Delayed Sequence airway management, surgical airway, needle thoracostomy, orogastric tube placement, intravenous and intraosseous access.
Work alongside crew members of varying levels of experience in a manner that encourages a positive workplace environment.
Follows the policies and procedures of NWA and County Medical Protocols.
Completes dispatched assignments efficiently.
Must be punctual and attentive.
Provides appropriate documentation in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Assesses risks to patient safety and follows procedures to always ensure safety of oneself and others.
Ability to always operate the ambulance in a safe manner, complying with Washington State and company requirements for operation of a motor vehicle.
Coordinates with dispatchers and management in order to provide timely compassionate care if unexpected circumstances arise.
Act in a manner of integrity that shows support for the company, its values, and the employees, while maintaining constant focus on exceeding customer expectations to provide the highest level of patient care.
Maintains a professional appearance and high uniform standards.
Cleans, organizes and restocks ambulances during each shift.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Required Skills/Abilities:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods of sitting in a vehicle and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds at times.
Ability to bend and stoop, ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time, possess hand-eye-foot coordination and color recognition, good manual dexterity, with the ability to perform all tasks related to Emergency Medical Services Duty.
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent.
1 year preferred experience, but must have 1 year of EMS ambulance transport
Current NREMT-P, current out of state Paramedic certification, or WA State Paramedic certification*
PHTLS, PALS, ACLS certifications required.
CCP-C or FP-C preferred
Must Have's:
Active driver's license - must have maintained for 2 years or longer.
Clean driving record - Over 21 years old - limit of 3 citations in past 36 months or under 21 years old - limit of 1 citation in the past 36 months (DUI and other serious offenses may disqualify candidacy).
Must be 18 years or older.
Benefits
What you can expect from us:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance to ensure the well-being and health of our employees.
Regular, non-exempt field employees who are scheduled to work on designated holidays are paid a premium holiday rate of 1.5 times their regular rate for all hours worked on the holiday.
Our commitment to your financial future is reflected in our generous 401k program. We provide employer matching up to 5% of your salary, empowering you to save for long-term goals.
We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we provide paid time off at the rate of 2.3 hours per 40 hours worked to help you recharge, spend time with loved ones, and pursue personal interests.
To maintain a professional and consistent appearance across our team, uniforms are provided to all employees, ensuring you always look your best while representing our company.
We offer the opportunity to complete continuing education to maintain your certification. No need to find independent CE credits! Work through competencies set forth by the county and utilize on-staff evaluators to sign you off on your psychomotor skills assessments.
Wages:
Our wage range is $32.85 to $52.90 per hour.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Northwest Ambulance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates with disabilities participating in the application or interview process.
This is a safety-sensitive position. Employees in this role are responsible for performing duties that directly impact of patients, coworkers, and the public.