2,938 Emt jobs in United States

Have you ever thought about saving lives with a new EMT job? Companies in your area are hiring EMTs on Glassdoor for a variety of ambulance and hospital jobs. With a nationally recognized EMT-Basic certification, you might be able to start an exciting new career as an emergency department tech, working on an ambulance, or as an entry-level firefighter.

If you're a newly minted emergency medical technician, there are a lot of career paths potentially open to you. Some people get their first job in the field during training as a disabled ride or paratransit driver for people with disabilities. With additional training and some experience, you can transition pretty naturally into a paramedic job, which might still be on the ambulance or even aboard a helicopter. Many registered nurses got started in allied health as EMTs as well.

As part of your job search, try filtering for entry-level positions, or if you have some experience, you might look for supervisory jobs as an EMT. Most emergency services jobs are full-time, though you can also try looking for part-time work in the field if that suits you better. Once you find a promising lead, be sure to look up some of the most common EMT interview questions.

No matter what stage of the hiring process you're in, it's a tremendous help if you have a clear idea of what a realistic EMT salary looks like. Here's how to know what your ballpark salary as an EMT should be:

1. Research EMT salaries, especially in your area, to see what others are making in similar jobs.
2. Adjust your expectations up or down, depending on the level of training and experience you already have and whether you're applying for private or public sector jobs.
3. Make a list of your skills, such as paramedic-assist or hazmat certification.

There's more to an EMT job than just your base salary. You might also enjoy some unexpected perks that go with the position, such as:

• Flexible scheduling, which may be a 9-5, 4/10, or 12-24 hours on and 24-48 hours off rotation.
• Benefits vary with the specific employer, but most offer comprehensive health plans and paid vacation time.
• Many hospitals have private lounges for first responders, where there's free food and coffee.

Your benefits are likely to be a lot better if you work for a government agency, such as your local fire department or the National Parks Service.