Emergency Medical Technician

Description Looking to start your EMS career with the gold standard in BLS/CCT transport? Look no further than Eagle Ambulance. We not only have over 60 years of experience in patient care and ambulance transportation, but also partner with one of the largest EMS education centers in the Bay Area to help further your education.

We are now hiring full time and part time EMT's in Oakland. Eagle Ambulance is a small family oriented company, which will allow you to grow as an individual and make career molding connections. Both full-time and part-time positions are available! We are looking for EMT's that are hard-working and team oriented. As a group of healthcare professionals we must always put the patient first.

This starts with you, as you will be the face of the organization. Eagle Ambulance has competitive wages with great advancement opportunities, as well as the best equipment in the industry, brand new vehicles, brand new IT hardware and a industry leading learning environment.

Benefits

Competitive wages starting at $21/hr Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Paid Time Off (PTO) Flexibility of Schedules Paid Sick Leave Certification Classes with Free CE's Employee Assistance Program Requirements Job Requirements Be a minimum 18 years of age Possess a valid California Emergency Medical Technician Card (NREMT not valid to practice in the State of CA) Possess a valid California Driver's License for 2 years Possess a valid California Ambulance Driver's License Possess a valid Medical Examiner's Certificate Possess a valid and current American Heart Associate BLS Provider Card Driving Record must be acceptable to our insurance Current Immunization Records (TB Test within the past year, DTap, Hep B, and MMR) Physical Requirements Walk - frequently, up to 4 hours per day.

Run - infrequently, 1-2 minutes per day. Stand - frequently, up to 2 hours per day. Sit - frequently, up to 8 hours per day. Kneel - frequently, 10-15 times per day. Bend - frequently, 10-15 times per day. Must be able to lift, push, pull, carry 250 lbs. infrequently (1-3 times per shift) Must be able to lift, push, pull, carry 150 lbs.

frequently (5-10 times per shift) Must have ability to step up and/ or climb over obstacles. Must be able to climb stairs while carrying up to 150 lbs.