What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Medical Technician position at REMSA Health?
This is a full-time position working on REMSA Health’s inter-facility transfer unit. Candidates must be able to work any shift (days, nights, weekends, and holidays). A full-time schedule is 4-day, 10-hour shifts.
Opportunity:
We are currently hiring full-time EMTs to work our inter-facility transfer unit and 911 system. Scholarship opportunities after four months to be trained as an Advanced EMT. Eligible to apply for REMSA Health Paramedic scholarships after one year of employment.
Reno/Lake Tahoe Area:
Relocate to one of the fastest growing cities and greatest outdoor playgrounds in America! Nestled between the Great Basin and the Sierra Nevada, adjacent to Lake Tahoe; REMSA employees enjoy outdoor recreation year-round, community events and a diverse exhilarating nightlife. Not to mention – No state income tax! We are also offering relocation assistance for experienced EMTs!
Great Schedules:
Here at REMSA Health, we value your time and recognize the need for rest and time with your friends and family. We have moved our shift configuration away from standard 12-hour shifts to a 4 day/10-hour schedule.
Benefits:
We have an expansive benefit package with many benefits beginning on the first of the month following 60 days of employment.
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance (ultra-low medical premium with free dental & vision for employee coverage)
- Company matched 401K retirement plan
- Scheduled Pay Increase
- Company paid Short & Long Term Disability coverage
- Tuition Reimbursement & an Education Center onsite
- AD&D, Life & Critical Illness insurance
- HSA with company contribution
- Pet Insurance
- 11 company recognized holidays that includes an employee designated holiday
- Holiday Lottery
- High bank limit PTO plan with a self-directed cash out provision and an additional 3 contingency days for new employees within first year.
- Gym Membership reimbursement
- Service awards program
- Company provided uniforms
- Employee Assistance program with peer support and an embedded mental health clinician.
- And more…
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Current Nationally Registered EMT and the ability to obtain State of Nevada certification upon accepting an offer.
- Current American Heart Association BLS/CPR certification required.
- Valid Driver’s license, with no major citations on your driving record.
- Ability to obtain a Nevada Ambulance Attendant license upon hire.
- Must possess excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.
- Maintains a positive working attitude.
- Self-starter requiring little oversight.
- Must be adaptable to change and able to function in a team-based management structure.
Visit our Education Center online if you do not have these qualifications but would like to get started on an EMS Career.