Emergency Medical Technician - EMT (2147)

Westmed Ambulance Services; San Leandro, Sunnyvale (CA, CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Professional development assistance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Westmed Ambulance Services is seeking an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) based in San Leandro, CA. The EMT will transport patients between hospitals, deliver essential medical treatment, and operate emergency vehicles efficiently. Successful candidates will respond to emergencies, provide necessary care, and stabilize individuals in need.

This position requires valid EMT certification and a driving record free of citations. Offered benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients between hospitals and care facilities.
• Provide basic and advanced life-saving treatment.
• Operate emergency vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Respond promptly to emergency calls.
• Assess patients’ conditions to provide appropriate medical care.

Skills

California State EMT/Medic Card

Valid California Driver's License

Ambulance Driver Certification

Valid Medical Examiner Card

Current CPR Certification (BLS for Provider)

Clean driving record

At least 18 years of age

One year as a licensed driver

Job description

Job Details

Location: San Leandro, CA 94577

Position Summary

A Westmed Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is responsible for transporting patients between hospitals and care facilities, delivering both basic and advanced life‑saving treatment as needed, and operating emergency vehicles safely and efficiently. Successful EMTs respond promptly to emergency calls, assess patients’ conditions to provide appropriate medical care, and develop an initial care plan to stabilize individuals. Strong coordination with dispatchers and the ability to navigate emergency vehicles under various conditions are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• California State EMT/Medic Card
• Valid California Driver's License
• Ambulance Driver Certification
• Valid Medical Examiner Card
• Current CPR Certification (BLS for Provider at the American Heart Association Healthcare Provider level)
• Clean driving record (no points, no citations, no accidents listed)
• At least 18 years of age
• One year as a licensed driver (class C) or one year experience as a licensed ambulance driver

Salary

• $25.00 hourly – EMT (annual raises)
• $30.00 hourly – EMT – Special Events

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer

Westmed Ambulance Service is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. It is Westmed Ambulance Service's policy to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants for employment, and not to discriminate on any basis of age, citizenship, color, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, national origin, race, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any class protected by State law.