Kettering Health

Faith-based nonprofit healthcare network

Emergency Medical Technician

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeKettering, OH, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Completion of a state-approved EMT training program as required by the Ohio Department of Public Safety is required.
No prior experience is required; the role is entry-level for candidates who have completed EMT training and certification.
Current EMT certification from the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Medical Services, is required.
A valid driver's license is required.
Current Basic Life Support and CPR certifications are required.
Knowledge of basic life support protocols and emergency medical procedures is required.
Ability to assess and triage patient conditions is required.
Effective verbal and written communication is required.
Ability to operate emergency vehicles safely is required.
Proficiency in documenting patient care is required.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team is required.
Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure is required.
Commitment to patient confidentiality and safety is required.
The employee must maintain designation to work under medical protocol within their scope of practice.
The employee must demonstrate working knowledge of medical techniques and their application.
The employee must maintain resuscitation certification, such as Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, or Pediatric Advanced Life Support.
The employee must practice proper infection prevention behaviors and consistent hand hygiene.

Responsibilities

Provide immediate, compassionate care and safe transport for patients experiencing medical emergencies, supporting patient safety and access to timely treatment.
Deliver basic life support interventions.
Communicate effectively with healthcare teams.
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Carry out all job responsibilities in alignment with Kettering Health's mission, vision, values, and B Safe program.

Desired Qualifications

Prior experience in emergency medical services or a healthcare setting is preferred.
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Paramedic certification is preferred.

Job Details

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.

About the Company

Kettering Health

Faith-based nonprofit healthcare network

Kettering Health is a faith-based, nonprofit healthcare system serving western Ohio with 14 medical centers, 120 outpatient locations, and the Kettering Health Medical Group. It delivers medical care through a network of physicians and clinics, offering primary, specialty, urgent, inpatient, and outpatient services coordinated across sites. The organization distinguishes itself by combining clinical care with its mission to live God’s love, emphasizing compassionate, community-focused service. Its goal is to elevate the health, healing, and hope of the communities it serves in alignment with its faith-based mission.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Kettering, OH
Founded: 1964

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