EMT 1

County of Elmore; Mountain Home (ID); On-site; USD 23,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

County of Elmore is seeking an EMT 1 to provide essential medical care and patient transport in Mountain Home, Idaho. This part-time ambulance position requires an EMT license and readiness for 20–29 hours per week, with on-call availability for emergencies.

The role emphasizes safe care, accurate reporting, and compliance with applicable regulations while supporting first responders. A commitment to ongoing education is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and Idaho driver's license.
• ID Licensure as an EMT and BLS/CPR certification required.
• EVOC, PHTLS/BTLS within one year; HAZ-MAT awareness.
• Random drug testing and adherence to safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care including assessment, treatment and stabilization.
• Operate emergency vehicles and transport patients to medical facilities.
• Maintain Patient Care Reports and required forms.
• Maintain vehicles, equipment, supplies, and daily work records.
• Assist with continuing education and safety compliance.

Skills

Street systems

Emergency equipment

Technical medical skills

Emotional care

Professional conduct

Multitasking

Office equipment

Equipment maintenance

Instruction comprehension

Professional relationships

Emergency vehicle operation

Night shifts

Punctual attendance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid Idaho driver’s license

Idaho EMT licensure

BLS/CPR certification (AHA)

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

EMT 1

429 - Ambulance Part Time - 20-29 hrs/wk Ambulance Mountain Home, ID, Mountain Home, ID, US

Salary Range: $17.00 To $25.48 Hourly

A current EMT license is required for this position. Please attach a copy of your valid EMT license in the “Attachments” section of your application before submission.

General Statement of Duties

Provides medical care including assessment, treatment and stabilization to the ill and injured within the established scope of practice.

Classification Summary

An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) has certification and licensure as an EMT and provides basic-level life support under the direction of paramedics and AEMT’s.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides efficient and effective medicalcare to the ill and injured while focusing on safety;
• Operates emergency vehicles and transports patientsto appropriate medical facility;
• Maintains communication with necessary parties including dispatch, hospital, policeand firepersonnel;
• Maintains accurate Patient Care Reports, filesandforms;
• Maintains records of vehicles, supplies, trainingand dailywork;
• Cleans and maintains equipment, vehiclesand livingquarters IAW local, state or federal regulations when required.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists with technical rescues;
• Must attend sufficient continuing education classes, courses and seminars both on and off duty to maintain paramedic certification, as required by the State of Idaho;
• Performs other related functions asassigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Street systems, addresses and the physical layout of ElmoreCounty;
• Rescue and emergency medicalequipment;

Ability to:

• Perform technical medical skills with a high degree ofaccuracy;
• Understand and effectively deal with emotional and medical needs ofpatients;
• Maintain a professional and objective approach to the care of ill or injuredpersons;
• Learn new concepts in rescue techniques, medical skills and in pre-hospitalcare;
• Handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while prioritizing work daily;
• Operate standard office equipment and software programs;
• Perform basic maintenance of rescue and medicalequipment;
• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions andorders;
• Maintain a professional attitude as a representative of Elmore County;
• Establish and maintain effective workingrelationships;
• Safely drive and operate emergency vehicles;
• Work overnight in 24-48-hour schedules with possibility of emergency call-ins on off days;
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance to ensure timely and quality emergency response services.

Education and Certification Requirements

Required at time of hire:

• High school diploma or GED;
• Must possess and maintain a valid Idaho driver’s license;
• Must possess and maintain Idaho State Licensure as an EMT;
• Must possess and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS)/Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification meeting AHA standards.

Must be able to obtain within one year of employment:

• Complete an Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC);
• Certification in Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) and/or Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS);
• Complete a HAZ-MAT awareness or equivalent;
• Complete IC S-100, IC S-200, and IC S-700.

Other Requirements

• This position has been designated safety sensitive and therefore the incumbent is subject to random drugtesting;
• The incumbent will be issued and must wear Elmore Ambulance Service uniforms while on duty and be responsible for the maintenance and cleaning of both dress and safety uniforms, as well as all issued equipment.

Work Environment and Demands

The incumbent must be able to perform the following with or without reasonable accommodation:

• The incumbent is required to operate emergency medical vehicles, move medical equipment and extract injured persons from a wide variety of situations involving vehicular, industrial and residential accidents, injuries or illness;
• At times the work requires movement over various types of terrain (hilly, steep, rocky, rough, and/or wet/slippery surfaces);
• The incumbent at all times must be able to carry or help carry someone from the site of the illness or injury tothe mode of transportation (vehicle/helicopter) and attend to the patient while intransport;
• Must be able tolift, carry, push, and/or pullupto 125 pounds (250 pounds with assistance);
• The incumbent must see, hear and communicate with the patient in order to perform a physicalassessment;
• Work is typically performed in 24-hour shifts or a combination of 12- and 24-hour shifts for a total of 48 hours per week.