About This Role
Serving a close-knit community across diverse terrain, the Emergency Medical Technician plays a vital role in delivering high-quality emergency care, life support, and critical transport. Rural EMS offers a unique level of autonomy, strong community relationships, and extended patient care opportunities that build high-level clinical confidence. This role is open to EMT Basic, Intermediate, and Paramedics.
Responsibilities
- Respond promptly to 911 medical emergencies, traumatic injuries, and inter-facility transfers across rural and highway coverage zones
- Transport patients safely to hospitals or trauma centers while continuously monitoring their condition and providing necessary interventions en route
- Collaborate with incident command teams during complex emergencies, ensuring coordinated response efforts and effective communication with hospital staff
- Perform thorough patient assessments, administer medications, manage airways, render cardiac life support, and execute critical interventions following county medical protocols
- Conduct pre-shift inspections of ambulances, diagnostic tools, medical supplies, and communications gear to ensure constant readiness
- Operate emergency vehicles safely on city streets and country roads while navigating efficiently to reach patients quickly
- Complete thorough, accurate, and timely electronic patient care reports (ePCR) adhering to state and county guidelines
- Assist in local public safety education and community outreach programs
- Maintain high safety standards during emergency driving, scene management, and patient handling under varied environmental conditions
Requirements
- Current State and/or NREMT certification as a Paramedic or EMT-Basic/Advanced
- Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record (EVOC/CEVO preferred or provided upon hire)
- Current BLS Provider certification (ACLS, PALS, and PHTLS/ITLS required for Paramedics)
- Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver heavy loads in varied weather and terrain
- Ability to pass a comprehensive background check and drug screening
Benefits
- Holiday pay (10 to 12 holidays with a rate up to 2.5 times your normal rate)
- Built-in overtime pay
- Comprehensive medical (Anthem BCBS), dental and vision insurance (Medical Mutual) with low employee premium contributions for yourself or family
- HSA with employer contributions
- State/County public employee retirement system pension plan (OPERS) and deferred comp
- Opportunities for Life Insurance, Accident, Death and Disability policies
- Generous PTO accrual starting Day 1, plus recognized county holidays (accrual hours dependent on years of service)