Volunteer – Ambulance

Schedule: Volunteer

Job Location Type: On-site

Job Location: Blue Mountain Hospital, John Day, OR

Serve Your Community and Make a Difference

Blue Mountain Hospital District is seeking dedicated and community-minded individuals to join our team as Volunteer Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and Ambulance Volunteers. This is an opportunity to provide critical emergency medical services in our rural communities within Grant County, assist patients during times of need, and support the health and safety of our community.

Whether you are a certified EMT or interested in becoming involved in emergency services, we encourage you to apply!

Position Responsibilities

Volunteer EMTs

• Respond to emergency and non-emergency medical calls.
• Assess patients and provide care within EMT certification scope.
• Assist with patient treatment, stabilization, and transport.
• Complete required patient care documentation.
• Maintain readiness of ambulances, equipment, and supplies.
• Participate in training, drills, and continuing education.

Ambulance Volunteers (Non-EMT)

• Assist EMTs and ambulance crews during responses.
• Help with patient movement and transportation support.
• Perform vehicle and equipment checks.
• Assist with community outreach and public education events.
• Participate in training programs and department activities.

Qualification Requirements

Volunteer EMTs

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Current EMT certification (State EMT License preferred).
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and work effectively as part of a team.

Ambulance Volunteers (Non-EMT)

• At least 18 years old
• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Willingness to complete required training.
• Strong communication skills and desire to serve the community.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and move patients with assistance.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions and emergency environments.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform physically demanding tasks.

Training and Support

• Initial orientation and field training provided.
• Continuing education opportunities available.
• EMT training assistance may be available for qualified volunteers.

Benefits of Volunteering

• Serve and protect your local community.
• Gain valuable emergency medical experience.
• Develop leadership and teamwork skills.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Be part of a respected and supportive emergency services team.

For More Information

Human Resources
humanresources@bluemountainhospital.org | (541) 547-3820

Why Blue Mountain Hospital District & Grant County?

The Blue Mountain Hospital District (BMHD) is located in Grant County, Oregon, at the heart of the John Day River, in beautiful, rural, Eastern Oregon. Our District is comprised of a Critical Access Hospital (CAH), Family & Rural Medicine Clinic, Home Care and Hospice, Emergency Medical Services, an Intermediate Care Center, and all of the supporting ancillary departments necessary to care for the health and wellness of our community.

Our District spans from John Day to Prairie City, nestled in a valley surrounded by the Blue Mountains. The Strawberry Mountain Range and John Day River Valley offer a variety of outdoor activities, from abundant hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding trails to high and low lakes and ponds. Our area is known to be a “go to” place not just for recreation, but also for big game hunting and fishing!

Join our family-like team and settle into a lifestyle that is hard to beat!

For more information on our area, visit our Grant County Chamber of Commerce page at: https://www.gcoregonlive.com/