EMT - Emergency Medical Technician

EMS Unlimited

EMT - Emergency Medical Technician

Aurora, NE
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    The Role

    As an EMT in Aurora, you're an essential half of a two-person crew, responding to 911 emergencies across Aurora and Hamilton County and handling interfacility and transfer calls. You'll deliver the full BLS scope — patient assessment, airway and oxygen therapy, bleeding control, splinting, and CPR/AED — alongside your Paramedic partner, under Nebraska protocols and Medical Director standing orders, with the training and support to do the job right.

    Location Aurora, Nebraska

    Service Lines 911 emergency response + interfacility/transfer (IFT)

    Schedule 48/96 rotation — 48 hours on, 96 hours off

    Employment Type Full-Time and Part-Time openings

    Reports To : EMS Director (Aurora)

    What You'll Do

    • Respond promptly to 911 and transfer calls within the Aurora and Hamilton County service area
    • Work as an integral part of a two-person crew alongside a licensed Paramedic
    • Perform patient assessments and deliver Basic Life Support care under Nebraska EMS protocols and Medical Director standing orders
    • Provide BLS interventions: airway management and oxygen therapy, bleeding control, splinting, and spinal motion restriction
    • Perform high-quality CPR and operate an AED for cardiac arrest patients; assist the Paramedic with ALS interventions as directed
    • Safely operate an emergency ambulance to and from scenes and receiving facilities
    • Complete electronic patient care reports (ZOLL emsCharts) accurately and on time
    • Conduct daily vehicle and equipment readiness checks; document in PSTrax and maintain BLS supply par levels
    • Restock and maintain unit supplies, cleanliness, and oxygen at established par levels
    • Participate in QA/QI peer review and continuing education
    • Treat every patient, family member, and partner agency with professionalism and respect

    Benefits & Culture

    • Full-time positions include a full benefits package: medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, and more
    • Part-time positions offer flexible scheduling that works around your life
    • A true 48/96 rotation that protects your days off
    • Modern tools in every unit — AT&T FirstNet device, ZOLL emsCharts, and our full technology stack
    • Peer recognition through Bonusly
    • Real room to grow — from EMT toward Paramedic, field training, and crew leadership
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    Required Qualifications

    • BLS/EMT field experience in a 911 and/or transport setting
    • Current National Registry (NREMT) certification
    • Roots in or genuine commitment to the Aurora / Hamilton County community
    • Current, valid Nebraska EMT license
    • Current BLS/CPR certification (AHA or ARC)
    • Valid driver's license with clean driving record
    • U.S. citizenship or authorized to work in the United States

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) completion
    • PHTLS or ITLS certification
    • Familiarity with ZOLL emsCharts or a comparable ePCR platform

    Additional Information

    All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.