EMT — 24-Hour Shifts with Benefits

Kansas EMS Association; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 61,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

KP&F pension and 457 match

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Johnson County MED-ACT in Olathe, KS is seeking a full-time EMT to respond to emergency calls, provide community prehospital care, and support alongside a multidisciplinary team. The position requires Kansas EMT certification, adherence to protocols, and a willingness to work 24‑hour shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Compensation for 2026 ranges from $60,603 to $89,490 annually, with a comprehensive benefits package and ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Current EMT certification in the state of Kansas, or eligible for reciprocity. National Registry is optional.
• Working twenty-four (24) hour shifts and up to thirty-six (36) hours, including weekends and holidays. On-call/standby work is also required.
• Biennial Kansas EMT recertification at the employee’s expense.
• A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Successful completion of post-offer drug testing
• Two (2) years of experience providing basic life support prehospital care is preferred.
• Johnson County government requires reference/background screening for all positions. Specified criteria may vary by Department/Agency.
• Applicant must submit to and pass a pre-employment post-offer drug screen and pass a physical ability assessment prior to employment.
• Uniformed MED-ACT employees are held to standards as dictated by department Policy 501-Appearance Standards. Compliance with these standards is expected as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Safely and expeditiously responds to emergency calls in various out of hospital settings, including interfacility patient transfers.
• Maintains scene safety; protects responders, patients, and the public; assumes personal risk.
• Maintains personal, vehicle and equipment readiness for effective prehospital medical response.
• Assesses patient conditions and compassionately administers medical care and treatment in accordance with established protocols.
• Proficiently performs clinical skills.
• Operates and maintains emergency medical equipment and vehicles.
• Collaborates with other healthcare professionals and first responders at the scene and in the hospital.
• Conducts and participates in training exercises.
• Ensures thorough, accurate and timely documentation of patient care.
• Returns to a state of readiness quickly after calls.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and professionalism.
• Participates in ongoing training and education to stay current with industry standards.
• Functions effectively as a member of a team.
• Adheres to agency policies, procedures, and safety protocols.
• Completes administrative tasks by established deadlines.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Johnson County MED-ACT in Olathe, KS is seeking a full-time EMT to respond to emergency calls, provide community prehospital care, and support alongside a multidisciplinary team. The position requires Kansas EMT certification, adherence to protocols, and a willingness to work 24‑hour shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Compensation for 2026 ranges from $60,603 to $89,490 annually, with a comprehensive benefits package and ongoing training opportunities.