Summer 2026 EMT Academy #53

Hall Ambulance • Bakersfield, CA

5d

About The Position

Hall Ambulance Service, Inc. has served the Kern County Community for over 50 years. Join us in building a future based on our founder’s values of Care, Compassion, and Community! This is a great opportunity to join our Hall team as an EMT – no experience or EMT coursework necessary. Our best EMT’s are Decisive, Courageous, Compassionate, Committed and Resilient. If this describes you, apply today! The Hall Ambulance EMT Academy is an 8-week intensive, PAID training program. As a Hall Ambulance employee, you will undergo classroom-style and practical hands-on training to learn emergency medical care.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED completed.
• Valid driver license.
• Available and willing to work all assigned shifts – nights and weekends included.
• Be able to lift objects weighing up to 75 pounds.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Insurable by Hall Ambulance Service, Inc. driver’s insurance policy including age minimum of 19 years.
• Valid & current Class C California Driver License.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to work effectively with a diverse range of individuals, teams, managers, supervisors, and external customers. Excellent ability to communicate and work cohesively across Department and agency lines.
• Highly dependable; available and willing to work all assigned shifts and locations.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Must have computer competency including understanding of reporting programs, and ability to complete patient records.
• Ability to consistently deliver outstanding customer service to all internal and external customers.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform basic on-site emergency medical care within established protocol and procedures.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Flexible and adaptable, willing and able to adjust to rapidly changing environments.
• Knowledge of the use of emergency medical transport procedures, facilities, and equipment. Knowledge of emergency medical equipment maintenance regulations and policy standards.
• Must have the ability to work well as a team. Ability to maintain a professional manner and appearance at all times.
• Must have a courteous, and decisive nature in order to provide excellent patient care under stressful conditions.
• Lift objects weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Frequent pushing, pulling, reaching, kneeling, squatting, and climbing

Responsibilities

• Respond to medical emergencies in the community.
• Assess illnesses and injuries and administer basic emergency medical care.
• Provide medical treatment to the ill and injured and manage the illness or injury during transport.
• Prepare patients for transport via ambulance to hospital.
• Operate emergency vehicle and equipment to care and transport the patient effectively.
• Complete patient records and transfer of information to healthcare provider.
• Provide compassionate patient care.
• Arrives to work on time and as scheduled in order to comply with mandated Company and EMS standards.
• Administers first-aid treatment and life-support care to sick or injured persons in the pre-hospital setting.
• Assesses nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical treatment procedures.
• Manages or assists paramedics and nurses in the management of illness or injury for emergency patients in accordance with specified protocol and procedure.
• Performs emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures listed in the State EMS Scope of Practice, such as splinting, medication administration, stomach suction, airway management and heart monitoring during ambulance transport.
• Operates equipment such as EKGs, external defibrillators and bag-valve mask resuscitators in advanced life-support environments.
• Observes, records, and reports to a healthcare provider the patient's condition or injury, the treatment provided and reactions to drugs and treatment.
• Effectively coordinates patient care with other emergency medical team members and police and fire department personnel.
• Communicates with dispatchers and treatment center personnel to provide information about emergency situations, to arrange reception of victims and to receive instructions for further treatment.
• Prepares or assists in the preparation of patients for transport, ensuring compliance with emergency medical transport regulations, protocol and procedures.
• Inspects emergency medical equipment and vehicles to ensure serviceability and compliance with safety and infection control regulations and standards.
• Completes and transfers patient care information and records as per established procedures. Takes every reasonable precaution to maintain security and protection of sensitive data.
• Provides comfort and reassurance to patients and patients’ family members.
• Safely operates emergency vehicle in accordance with state law and company protocols, including during stressful situations.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• flex spending
• long-term disability
• 401(k)
• paid time off
• Company-sponsored activities, including family picnics, employee lunches, and group outings to local sporting events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED