Utilizes a collaborative, team-based approach when assisting with and delivering patient care.
Critically evaluates situations and requests additional resources when necessary.
Assesses and treats both simple and complex trauma and medical emergencies.
Demonstrates the ability to perform CPR for extended periods.
Identifies and manages life-threatening conditions, supporting partners in their interventions.
Accurately obtains manual vital signs.
Interacts effectively with patients across a wide range of situations and conditions.
Responds appropriately to unpredictable and emergency scenarios.
Maintains professional interactions with pre-hospital care providers from various agencies within the response area.
Engages respectfully and professionally with patients, families, community members, law enforcement, fire personnel, physicians, and nurses.
Safely works around violent or high-risk patient populations.
Remains calm and effective in high-stress environments, including those with loud noise and flashing lights.
Accurately documents all aspects of patient care.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills needed to care for patients across the lifespan.
Supports partner in ensuring the ambulance and workstations are properly stocked, cleaned, and ready for daily operations.
Maintains expert knowledge of ALS and BLS equipment—its setup, use, and management.
Keeps current with all GMT equipment, including operation, use, and troubleshooting.
Assists with the application of splints, KED, and traction devices as needed.
Participates in rapid deployment of equipment for patient care.
Interprets written, verbal, and diagnostic instructions and relays critical information to partners or clinical staff.
Communicates effectively using radio and cellular devices.
Provides clear and accurate patient updates, care summaries, and ongoing care needs to receiving clinicians.
Maintains effective communication with all pre-hospital care providers within the region.
Interacts professionally with patients, families, public safety agencies, community groups, and healthcare providers.
Operates emergency vehicles in both emergent (lights and sirens) and non-emergent modes.
Operates GMT fleet vehicles safely and in accordance with policy.
Assists in securing patients and other occupants with appropriate restraints.
Ensures equipment is properly secured inside the ambulance, especially within the patient compartment.
Maintains current knowledge of trends in pre-hospital and emergency medicine.
Serves as a preceptor or mentor for new EMTs, paramedic students, and new paramedics; provides direct oversight to EMT partners.
Reports safety-related incidents promptly using the Midas/RDE system; attends all required safety trainings.
Performs job duties safely and monitors the work environment for potential safety issues.
Complies with all state/federal regulations and organizational policies relevant to job duties.
Ensures all required certifications and licenses remain valid and current.
Completes all mandatory education modules and job-specific training within required timeframes.
Participates in scheduled team training on equipment usage, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Adheres to all GMT and Arizona state rules regarding emergent and non-emergent driving.
Reports vehicle-related incidents immediately per NAH driving policy.
Wears appropriate GMT-approved uniform and PPE.
Complies with NAH policy CP 111 regarding driving records.
High School Diploma or GED — Required
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field — Preferred
Arizona certification as a Certified Emergency Paramedic (EMCT-P) — Required
Current BLS, ALS, and PALS (AHA) certifications — Required
Valid Arizona Driver’s License with no moving violations within the past 36 months — Required
Must provide an official driving record at hire and annually 30 days before performance evaluations — Required
PHTLS or ITLS — Preferred
National Registry Paramedic (NRP) — Preferred
Must obtain and maintain all clinical competencies required by departmental leadership.
Previous experience providing patient care in a high-volume EMS system — Preferred
Previous hospital-based patient care experience — Preferred
Relocation assistance may be available!
The Emergency Medical Care Technician – Paramedic (EMCT-P) delivers both basic and advanced life support to patients who are ill or injured in the pre-hospital environment. This role requires the ability to function independently as well as collaboratively with Paramedic or EMT partners when assessing and treating critically ill or injured patients, all while working within the designated scope of practice. The EMCT-P may provide care to patients across the lifespan—including neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. Responsibilities also include operating hydraulic gurneys and power lifts, driving emergency and non-emergency ambulances, and utilizing portable medical equipment necessary for patient care.
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