Job Description

Kettering Health Transportation Serviceds | Kettering | Full Time | Varied Shift

Responsibilities & Requirements

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) provides immediate, compassionate care and safe transport for patients experiencing medical emergencies, supporting patient safety and access to timely treatment. This role delivers basic life support interventions, communicates effectively with healthcare teams, and ensures compliance with regulatory standards. Performs other duties as assigned. All job responsibilities are to be carried out in alignment with Kettering Health's mission, vision, values, and B Safe program.

Required Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• completion of a state-approved EMT training program as required by the Ohio Department of Public Safety.

Required Work Experience:

• No prior experience required
• entry-level role for candidates who have completed EMT training and certification.

Required Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations:

• Current EMT certification from the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Medical Services
• valid driver's license
• current Basic Life Support (BLS) and CPR certifications.

Skills:

• Knowledge of basic life support protocols and emergency medical procedures
• ability to assess and triage patient conditions
• effective verbal and written communication
• ability to operate emergency vehicles safely
• proficiency in documenting patient care
• teamwork and collaboration
• ability to remain calm and focused under pressure
• commitment to patient confidentiality and safety.

Competencies:

• Employee maintains designation to work under medical protocol within their scope of practice
• Employee demonstrates working knowledge of medical techniques and application
• Employee maintains Resuscitation Certification (BLS, ACLS, PALS, etc.)
• Employee practices proper infection prevention behaviors
• Employee demonstrates consistent hand hygiene practices

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Work Experience:

• Prior experience in emergency medical services or healthcare setting.

Preferred Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations:

• National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Paramedic certification.