Emergency Medical Technician ; EMT

ALAMEDA COUNTY - ALCO

Important Note: We are currently hiring Full‑Time EMTs only who have open availability and are able to start as soon as possible
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Ranked in 2021 as one of the Top 50 Best Places to Work in the United States (Glassdoor), we pride ourselves in the driven and motivated team members that join our family. You will get experience like no other – with the highest Code 2 call volume in the Bay Area, excellent BLS‑to‑CCT training program, ECMO & balloon pump transports, and an overall “work hard/play hard” culture
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We pride ourselves in being one of the most diverse, forward‑thinking, and progressive organizations focused on YOUR growth as a healthcare leader.

Joining our team means access to a multitude of benefits including:
access to the Royal Ambulance Career Bridge Program™, continuous education, leadership development, scholarship program, and our robust alumni network (thousands of firefighters, medics, nurses, NPs, PAs, and MDs) that will prepare you for the next step in your healthcare career.

Salary/Rate Details:

The base range for this position is $21.00 per hour. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience and may fall outside of the range shown. Royal Ambulance offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes PTO, 401k match, health‑care coverage, and a broad range of other benefits.

Embody the Royal Mindset:

• Driven – We set a goal, identify a plan to achieve it, stay focused and motivated, and reach our desired results despite obstacles or challenges.
• Empathetic – We are in tune with the feelings and actions of others and use that understanding to guide our actions, behaviors, and decisions.
• Engaging – Our actions show our commitment to the organization and its goals. We care about the quality of our work and our fellow team members.
• Adaptable – We are able to handle and adjust to change by being flexible in our process and mindset. We stay calm and do not fold under pressure.

What you’ll be doing:

• As an EMT‑B, you will function within the scope of each county’s clinical and operational protocols, as well as abide by all of Royals processes, policies, quality standards and expectations of quality patient care and exceptional customer service.
• Provide basic life support, patient assessment, medication administration, airway management, and determine the nature and extent of illness or injury/establish priority for required emergency care and transport.
• Engage with healthcare leaders and EMS providers to ensure continuum of care (physicians, nurse managers, transfer center coordinators, charge nurses, etc.).
• Be prepared to run Code 2’s and possible Code 3’s.
• Understand, address and resolve patient/customer needs to ensure the most appropriate treatment and/or course of action.
• Remain calm while working in difficult and stressful situations, and stay focused while carrying out the functions of the position to the best of your ability.

What you need to bring to the table:

• At least 18 years or older
• High school diploma or GED
• Certified as an EMT in the state of California
• Valid CA driver’s license AND ambulance driver’s license
• Medical examiner’s certificate
• Valid AHA CPR card
• FEMA/NFPA courses:
  ICS‑100
  , ICS‑700
  , AWR‑160
• Immunizations:
  Must show positive titer OR boosters within the last 10 years (HepB, MMR, Tdap, varicella); TB test within one year

What’s in it for you?

• Royal is known for our amazing work culture and vibe (look us up on Instagram @Rule Together or Facebook).
• Welcoming, comfortable, fully remodeled stations stocked with snacks and beverages, cozy sleeping quarters, and lots of space to chill out and feel at home.
• Two weeks of PTO.
• Competitive call bonus structure & pay rate increases every 6 months.
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401k, employee assistance program.

Non‑Traditional Benefits:

• Career growth: Opportunities for professional growth within the organization (FTO, operations supervisor, management, communications, etc.) | 80% of our leaders started as EMTs.
• Diverse variety of calls and shifts: Critical care transport (ICU, ECMO, donor network), flight calls,…