EMR Pathway to EMT — Part-Time + Event Standby

LIFEwest Ambulance; Cotati (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

LIFEwest Ambulance is hiring an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) in Cotati, CA. This entry-level, part-time role supports EMS field exposure while pursuing EMT certification.

Candidates must be enrolled in or recently completed an EMR program, with EMT enrollment within 6 months, plus a valid CA driver’s license and CPR/AED + First Aid. The EMR will assist in non-emergency wheelchair transports, ride-alongs on BLS units, and event standby coverage, gaining hands-on experience toward advancement

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an EMR program or recently completed.
• On track to enroll in an EMT program within 6 months of hire.
• Current CPR/AED + First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist EMTs and paramedics with patient care, packaging, lifting, moving, and transport.
• Participate in ride-alongs on BLS ambulance transports to support EMT crews.
• Provide wheelchair transportation for non-emergency patients according to policy.
• Staff standby medical services at events, including Sonoma Raceway.
• Perform cleaning, disinfecting, restocking of equipment, and documentation.

Skills

EMR program enrollment

EMR to EMT pathway

CPR/AED + First Aid certification

Job description

LIFEwest Ambulance is hiring an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) in Cotati, CA. This entry-level, part-time role supports EMS field exposure while pursuing EMT certification.

Candidates must be enrolled in or recently completed an EMR program, with EMT enrollment within 6 months, plus a valid CA driver’s license and CPR/AED + First Aid. The EMR will assist in non-emergency wheelchair transports, ride-alongs on BLS units, and event standby coverage, gaining hands-on experience toward advancement