Emergency Medical Technician / EMT
📍 Gratiot, Ohio
đź’° $16 - $22
🏢 Full Time
**About This Opportunity**
You’re not just responding to calls; you’re answering a community’s need for calm, skill, and compassion in critical moments. We are a Forbes top 100 hospital, and we’re looking for an EMT to join our team in Gratiot, Ohio. Here, you’ll work in a close-knit, rural community with the resources and support of a nationally recognized healthcare leader. If you’re driven to provide exceptional care and want your skills to be part of something respected, this is your chance to build a meaningful career where you truly make a difference every day.
**Your Role: A Vital First Responder**
You will be the crucial first link in our patient care chain. When the call comes in, you’ll spring into action, providing skilled basic life support at the scene, during transport, and throughout the pre-hospital environment. Your day will be dynamic, blending emergency medical response with non-emergency transports as directed by our Communications Center.
Your core responsibilities will include:
* Safely operating emergency ambulances and medical response vehicles.
* Performing emergency medical and rescue operations, providing basic medical assistance according to protocol.
* Independently handling life support activities and making critical decisions under pressure.
* Contributing to team mentorship, quality improvement, and community education.
This is a full-time position with 12-hour shifts (7am-7am), offering a compensation range of **$16.25 to $22.25 per hour**, based on your experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package.
**You Bring the Heart and the Certification**
We’re looking for a dedicated professional who meets the following requirements:
* A high school diploma or equivalent.
* Successful completion of your EMT-B certification and current State of Ohio EMT certification.
* A commitment to maintaining all Continuing Medical Education (CME) responsibilities per State Guidelines.
**Why You Should Join Us**
You’ll be proud to work for an organization celebrated for excellence. You’ll grow your skills in a supportive environment that invests in your development. And you’ll get to enjoy the best of both worlds: the serene, picturesque setting of rural Ohio with the excitement of major city amenities just a short drive away.
Ready to be the calm in the storm for the people of east central Ohio? Apply today and let’s talk about how you can start making your impact.