WA/PDX Event ALS Staff
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)
The pay range for this role is:
27 - 32 USD per hour(Bend Headquarters)
27 - 32 USD per hour(Troutdale Station)
