Job Description

EXPERIENCED . ADVENTUROUS . RELIABLE .

Adventure Medics

Event Medical, Wildand Fire, Medical Classes and Emergency Services

Event Staff ALS (Paramedic, RN) all other EMS levels will be dispositioned

Preference will be given to folks who can work 2 or more shifts a month and have 2+ years experience in EMS or comparable experience in wilderness settings (guiding, SAR, wildland fire). Please only apply if you are available for 2 or more shifts (6-16 hours) a month from May until September.

Role and Responsibilities: 

The following list contains the core roles and responsibilities for Event Staff positions

• Setting up for events including but not limited to towing event trailers, onsite tent/clinic set up, patient pick-ups, vehicles, comms, equipment
• Administer ALS or BLS (depending on level) emergency and clinical care
• Keeping event trailers, vehicles, and bags stocked correctly
• Operate inreach, handheld and vehicle radio, Gaia, and other communication devices utilized for events
• Assist with keeping the station clean and organized
• Safely operate AdvMedics vehicles, including but not limited to, Ambulances, SUV/Trucks, ATV, UTV
• Complete event and patient paperwork accurately and efficiently (before, during and after event)
• Liaise with event coordinators, volunteers, and local fire departments in a courteous and professional manner
• Perform occasional maintenance/troubleshooting on event equipment including bikes, tents, and rescue vehicles
• Perform other work-related duties as directed by team lead/supervisor or as the situation requires
  
  

Additional Information: 

We hire two classifications of employees for our event positions. Core Team staff and ECL (Event Call List) staff. Staffing requirements will be determined on a case-by-case basis, considering the number of hours available to staff at each location (Central Oregon, Portland, Washington, and Arizona). The following guidelines apply during the "on-season" (April – September):

Event Core Team

• Employees are expected to work 20-40 hours per week.

ECL (Event Call List)

• ECL Requirements: Employees are expected to work a minimum of 12 hours OR two shifts per month on average. 
• Flexibility is allowed, permitting employees to work more hours in one month and fewer or none in another, as long as the overall commitment is met.

All staff:

• Must attend orientation (march 14/15th 2026) and pass skills + physical fitness test
• Travel reimbursement ($24/hr.)
• Training wage (for Orientation and Drill nights)
• Shifts will be anywhere from 6 - 18hrs
• Tentative start date in April 2026
• Staff need current OR or WA state Paramedic license and BLS or ACLS certification
• Uniform provided (Staff to provide own EMS boots)