Paramedic

Every shift brings a new challenge—and another opportunity to make a difference.

At Anderson County EMS, our mission is clear:
We Care for Our Community. We carry out that mission by delivering professional, compassionate, and dependable care when our community needs us most.

We are looking for motivated professionals who want to serve with purpose, work as part of a strong team, and be held to a high standard. EMS requires skill, integrity, resilience, accountability, and compassion. In return, you will join a service committed to supporting its employees through effective leadership, quality training, teamwork, and opportunities for professional growth.

You will be expected to serve the community, support your coworkers, take responsibility for your role, and continuously improve. You will not be expected to do it alone.

Anderson County EMS provides both 911 emergency response and convalescent transportation services to more than 80,000 residents across approximately 345 square miles.

Responding to more than 20,000 calls annually, our team serves a geographically diverse community through a station-based system supported by strategic posting and unit move-ups during periods of reduced availability.

Our current operations include:

• Six 24-hour Advanced Life Support ambulances on a 24/72 rotation
• Two 12-hour daytime Advanced Life Support ambulances
• Five Basic Life Support ambulances operating on varied schedules

*** Orientation begins September 28, 2026.***

Only full-time applicants are being considered currently.

• Blue Cross Blue Shield medical plans with competitive monthly rates:
• Employee only: $50–$180
• Employee plus one: $160–$380
• Family: $275–$490

• Free on-site health clinic for employees enrolled in county medical insurance, including eligible generic prescriptions
• Dental, vision, and life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits, including critical illness and pet insurance
• 24/7 medical and mental health telehealth services available to all full-time and part-time employees—even those not enrolled in county medical insurance
• Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System membership
• Optional 401(k) retirement plan
• Vacation, sick, and personal paid leave

• Paramedic:
  Starting at $22.77/hour, higher with experience
• Critical Care Paramedic:
  Starting at $23.11/hour, higher with experience
• Fourteen paid holidays annually, regardless of assigned schedule
• Required on-site training provided at no cost
• Paid training hours to support state and National Registry requirements
• A structured Career Development Program

We are looking for applicants who demonstrate:

• A genuine commitment to serving patients and the community
• Professionalism, integrity, and personal accountability
• Compassionate and clinically competent patient care
• Dependability and readiness to meet operational needs
• Respect for patients, coworkers, and partner agencies
• A willingness to support the team and accept support when needed
• A commitment to continued learning and high performance

Anderson County EMS is an Equal Opportunity / Aff

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, veteran status, religion, sex, or national origin.