Night EMT I: Frontline Prehospital Care & Team Support

Community Health Systems; Sahuarita (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Community Health Systems EMS department in Sahuarita, AZ is seeking an EMT I to provide basic emergency medical care and transportation under the direction of a Paramedic or clinical leader. You will support patient care, maintain equipment, document patient information, and promote safety and clear communication within the EMS team.

Night shift, full-time schedule including weekends, with responsibilities such as CPR, patient assessment, and safe transport.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of EMS protocols, emergency response procedures, and basic life support techniques.
• Ability to safely operate emergency vehicles and perform routine vehicle and equipment checks.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families, and clinical teams.
• Familiarity with documentation standards in electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in dynamic and fast-paced environments.
• Commitment to patient safety, infection control, and use of PPE.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and respond quickly to changing clinical situations.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic emergency medical care in accordance with applicable state scope of practice and departmental policies and procedures.
• Assists with patient assessment, vital sign monitoring, and delivery of care under the supervision of a Paramedic or clinical leader.
• Administers first aid treatments, such as CPR, bandaging wounds, controlling bleeding, immobilizing fractures, and assisting with breathing as assigned.
• Operates emergency vehicles safely and in compliance with hospital policy and local traffic laws.
• Conducts vehicle and equipment checks at the start of each shift to ensure readiness and compliance with standards.
• Maintains and restocks supplies and equipment necessary for patient care.
• Demonstrates proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and follows infection control procedures.
• Completes accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) in accordance with regulatory guidelines and organizational policy.
• Escalates patient care or operational concerns through the proper chain of command.
• Collaborates with paramedics, nurses, and physicians to provide continuity of care upon patient transfer to a medical facility.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

EMS protocols

Basic life support

Communication skills

EMR documentation

Ability to work under pressure

PPE and infection control

Education

EMT training program completion

EMT Advanced course

Experience in hospital ED / ambulance / critical care transport

Job description

The Community Health Systems EMS department in Sahuarita, AZ is seeking an EMT I to provide basic emergency medical care and transportation under the direction of a Paramedic or clinical leader. You will support patient care, maintain equipment, document patient information, and promote safety and clear communication within the EMS team.

Night shift, full-time schedule including weekends, with responsibilities such as CPR, patient assessment, and safe transport.