Emergency Medical Technician

Position Overview

3 days ago – Be among the first 25 applicants.

This position is typically performed in 24‑hour shifts or a combination of 12 and 24 hour shifts for an average of 56 hours per week on a rotating schedule.

Your base wage and rate of $19.84, including overtime, has a potential earning of $66,027.52 annually.

COME JOIN A WINNING TEAM!

Ada County Paramedics has served the residents of Ada County as healthcare providers and patient advocates since 1975. Our expertise and genuine concern for the health and lives of all Ada County residents shape our philosophy, which is based on the values of Accountability, Commitment, and Trust.

Benefits: Competitive medical, dental, vision insurance; generous vacation and sick leave; 11 paid holidays; participation in a top state retirement system (11.94% employer contribution); 457(b) and 401(k) plans with employer match; paid parental leave; work‑from‑home options; life insurance; wellness programs; ongoing training opportunities and career pathing. These benefits increase the base salary by approximately 40%.

Ada County Paramedics conducts a hiring exam in the spring and fall of each year for EMT, AEMT, Paramedic, and Reserve positions. The hiring process consists of a written exam, a physical ability test, practical scenarios, and an interview. Please visit our website for details and the timeline.

Provides medical care, including evaluation, treatment, and stabilization, to the ill and injured. This position is located in the Ada County Emergency Medical Services Department.

An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) has certification and licensure as an EMT and provides basic‑level life support under the direction of a paramedic.

• Administers efficient and effective first aid treatment, medical care, or life support care to sick or injured persons in prehospital settings in compliance with clinical standards;
• Access, extricate, immobilize, and transport patients from a range of locations and emergency medical situations to appropriate medical facilities, administering treatment along the way, requiring an excellent level of fitness, stamina, eyesight, and physical agility;
• Assess nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures;
• Operates and navigates emergency vehicles and equipment necessary to perform emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures and transports patients to appropriate medical facilities;
• Maintains communication with necessary parties including dispatch, hospital, police and fire personnel;
• Maintains Patient Care Reports, files, and forms;
• Maintains records of vehicles, supplies, training, and daily work;
• Cleans and maintains equipment, vehicles, and living quarters.

• Assists with technical rescues;
• Performs other related functions as assigned.

• Must possess and maintain State licensure as an EMT;
• Must attend appropriate continuing education classes and courses both on and off duty to maintain EMT certification, as required by the State of Idaho;
• Must possess and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification;
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license;
• Knowledge of the street systems, addresses, and physical layout of Ada County;
• Knowledge of rescue and emergency medical equipment;
• Ability to perform technical medical skills with a high degree of accuracy;
• Ability to understand and effectively deal with emotional and medical needs of patients;
• Ability to maintain a professional and objective approach to the care of ill or injured persons;
• Ability to learn new concepts in rescue techniques, medical skills, and pre‑hospital care;
• Ability to perform basic maintenance of rescue and medical equipment;
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions and orders;
• Ability to maintain a professional attitude when representing the Department;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships;
• Ability to safely drive and operate emergency vehicles;
• Ability to work twelve or twenty‑four (12 or 24) hour shifts;
• Regular and punctual attendance is required to ensure timely and quality emergency response services.