• Job Description

  Req#: 2124

  Job Summary

  • Occupation: Emergency Medical Technician

  • Specialty: Ridgecrest Ambulance

  • Salary: $16.50–$22.11

  • Working Hours: 48 hours/week

  • Shifts: Varies

  • On-Call:No

  • Degree Required: CA State EMT Certification

  • Position Type: Full Time

  • Work Environment: Hospital Clinic

  • Location: 93555, Ridgecrest, California, United States

  • Visa Sponsorship: No

  Job Description

  We’re looking for dedicated EMTs who are passionate about delivering immediate, life-saving care and ensuring the safety and well-being of our community. In this role, you’ll assess emergency situations, provide vital care on-scene and during transport, and communicate clearly with both patients and team members. You’ll also maintain equipment, document patient information, and contribute to a clean, organized work environment. We value quick thinking, compassion, and the ability to stay calm under pressure—and we welcome professionals who thrive in dynamic, fast-paced roles.

  Key Responsibilities

  • Respond to emergency calls and provide medical care on-site and en route

  • Conduct assessments, take vitals, and administer pre-hospital treatment

  • Maintain and restock ambulances and equipment

  • Document patient interactions and complete required reports

  • Follow all RRH, state, and DOT protocols and guidelines

  • Attend trainings and stay current on certifications

  • Perform routine vehicle and equipment maintenance

  Collaborative Teamwork

  This role is part of a close-knit ambulance team that works with supervisors, field coordinators, and hospital staff to ensure timely and effective emergency response and patient handoffs.

  Qualifications

  • CA State EMT card

  • CPR for BLS Provider Certification

  • Valid California Driver’s License

  • Medical Examiner’s Certification

  • Ambulance Driver’s Certification

  • DMV H6 Report meeting insurance standards

  • Must be at least 21 years old

  • Must pass pre-employment physical and drug screen

  • Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate in English

  • Strong physical fitness: lift up to 250 lbs. infrequently, 150 lbs. frequently

  • Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions

  • Excellent judgment and communication skills

  • Calm, self-motivated, and adaptable in high-stress settings

  Benefits You'll Enjoy

  • Dental

  • Vision and 403B

  • Life Insurance

  • Flex Spending Accounts

  • AFLAC Supplemental Plans

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Gym Membership Reimbursement

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Paid Time Off

  Welcome To RRH

  Established for 60 years, RRH is a non-profit, full-service hospital with 25 inpatient beds, a 99-bed skilled nursing facility, clinics, and other outpatient services. RRH has state-of-the-art facilities and offers multi-specialty healthcare, view Treatment & Care. In 2023, it was honored by the American Medical Association for promoting the well-being of healthcare workers and has an established physician well-being program.

  Our mission is to be the partner of choice for the healthcare needs of our community. Our purpose is to care for our community’s health and the well-being of those who care for them.

  About Ridgecrest

  Ridgecrest is a family-friendly community of 30,000 in the desert of central Southern California, far from the traffic and commotion of LA. Affordable and safe, It's been voted as the best place to live in Kern County by Niche. Home of the China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station, it is near the Sierra Mountains and full of natural wonders, outdoor activities, and sunshine. Our hospital is close to Mammoth Ski Area, Mount Whitney, Sequoia National Forest and Death Valley. Learn more About Ridgecrest and the Outdoor Activities around it.

• About the company

  Ridgecrest Regional Hospital is a hospital located in Ridgecrest, California which is just east of the Southern Sierra Mountains in the Indian Wells Valley.

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