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Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Department: Evergreen Ambulance Service
Hours: Variable
Pay Range: $23.50 – $30.50 per hour, depending on experience
Join Evergreen Ambulance Service and Make a Real Difference
Unleash your passion for serving others as a member of Evergreen Ambulance Service Emergency Medical Technician team. Join us now to experience the fulfilment of providing top-tier medical care while making a genuine impact on our community.
Elevate your career and your sense of purpose with us today. Evergreen Ambulance Service, a new part of Ride Connection’s 30 years of community-focused transportation services, is looking for compassionate, skilled Emergency Medical Technicians to join our growing team.
As an EMT with Evergreen, you’ll provide high-quality, patient-centered medical care while supporting safe, reliable transportation for those who rely on us most. If you’re seeking a role where your work truly matters, we’d love to meet you.
What You'll Do
As an EMT, you will provide Basic Life Support (BLS) care and safe medical transport within the full scope of your certification and license. Your responsibilities will include:
- Delivering patient care in out-of-hospital settings
- Safely transporting patients between facilities or from emergency scenes
- Documenting care using electronic patient care records
- Communicating clearly and compassionately with patients, partners, and medical staff
- Maintaining, cleaning, and restocking vehicles and equipment
- Operating ambulances safely and in compliance with all laws and company policies
- Reporting safety concerns and supporting a culture of safety and professionalism
- Assisting with base cleaning and maintenance as needed
- Performing other duties as assigned to support service excellence
What You Bring
- High school diploma or GED
- At least 21 years of age
- Ability to meet the physical and functional demands of the role
- National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certification
- Oregon EMT license (OHA)
- Valid Oregon or Washington Driver’s License with clean driving record
- Basic Life Support (AHA or Red Cross)
- Ability to pass a National Criminal Record Check which includes fingerprint identification. *If a record exists, the nature and severity of charges will be discussed with candidates and, in some cases, may not be a barrier to employment.
Physical Demands
This position requires the ability to perform physically intensive tasks, including:
- Lifting over 100 lbs. occasionally and 50 lbs. frequently
- Carrying equipment, assisting patients, and working in tight or low-light environments
- Performing fine motor skills in a moving ambulance
- Walking extended distances while carrying equipment
- Hearing and communicating clearly in loud or dynamic conditions
- Driving in varied weather and lighting conditions
*This position may be required to perform “Safety Sensitive” duties per Federal Transit Administration (FTA) guidelines. When required the employee assigned to this position must participate and remain in compliance with the FTA Drug and Alcohol testing program, including pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing.
Benefits & Perks
We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and growth:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 403(b) retirement plan with automatic employer contribution plus a match up to 2%
- Flexible Spending Account with up to $500 employer contribution
- Generous paid time off, including:
- Up to 140 hours of PTO in your first three years (with increases thereafter)
- Six paid holidays
- MLK Day of Service
- Juneteenth Day of Learning
- 60 hours of sick leave annually
- Annual TriMet public transportation pass
- Ongoing training, support, and professional development
- The satisfaction of knowing your work directly enhances the quality of life for people in our community
Apply Today
If you’re ready to bring your skills, heart, and commitment to a mission-driven EMS team, we invite you to apply and help us build a compassionate, community-centered ambulance service.
Help us build something extraordinary!
Salary : $24 - $31