Emergency Department EMT I — Frontline Patient Care Hero

Oro-Valley-Hospital; Oro Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The EMT I at Oro-Valley-Hospital provides basic emergency medical care and transport in line with state laws, EMS protocols, and departmental policies, working under a Paramedic or clinical leader. Duties include patient assessment, vital signs, CPR, bleeding control, immobilization, safe vehicle operation, equipment checks, PPE use, and accurate EMR documentation.

Qualifications include state-approved EMT training; Advanced EMT course preferred; hospital or EMS transport experience is a plus;

Qualifications

• Completion of a state-approved EMT training program.
• EMT Advanced course preferred.
• Experience in hospital ED, ambulance service, or critical care transport preferred.
• Knowledge of EMS protocols and basic life support.
• Ability to operate emergency vehicles safely.
• Strong communication with patients and clinical teams.
• Familiarity with EMR documentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic emergency medical care in line with state scope of practice and policies.
• Assists with patient assessment and vital signs under supervision.
• Administers CPR, bleeding control, immobilization, and breathing support as needed.
• Operates emergency vehicles safely and in compliance with policy and traffic laws.
• Conducts vehicle and equipment checks at shift start for readiness.
• Maintains and restocks supplies and equipment for patient care.
• Demonstrates proper use of PPE and infection control procedures.
• Documents accurately in the EMR per regulatory guidelines.
• Escalates concerns through the chain of command.
• Collaborates with paramedics, nurses, and physicians to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

EMS protocols

Basic Life Support

Communication skills

EMR documentation

Patient assessment

Education

State-approved EMT training program

EMT Advanced course preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

The EMT I at Oro-Valley-Hospital provides basic emergency medical care and transport in line with state laws, EMS protocols, and departmental policies, working under a Paramedic or clinical leader. Duties include patient assessment, vital signs, CPR, bleeding control, immobilization, safe vehicle operation, equipment checks, PPE use, and accurate EMR documentation.

Qualifications include state-approved EMT training; Advanced EMT course preferred; hospital or EMS transport experience is a plus;