EMT Jobs

EMT jobs are open across emergency medical services, fire departments, hospitals, and private ambulance companies, from entry-level basic to advanced EMT and paramedic roles, with specializations in critical care transport, event medicine, and wilderness rescue. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles419+
Top stateTexas
Top employerAcadian Ambulance Service
Top cityHouston, TX
Work type100% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Deckerville Community Hospital
Emt
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Deckerville Community Hospital
New 4h ago
Emt
Deckerville Community Hospital
Marlette, Michigan
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
None
51-200

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CHRISTUS Health
Emt
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CHRISTUS Health
New 19h ago
Emt
CHRISTUS Health
Grand Saline, Texas
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
None
10,000+

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CoxHealth
Emt
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CoxHealth
New 22h ago
Emt
CoxHealth
Springfield, Missouri
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Inspira Health Network
Emt
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Inspira Health Network
Added 1d ago
Emt
Inspira Health Network
Millville, New Jersey
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
High School
5,001-10,000

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CoxHealth
Emt
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CoxHealth
Added 1d ago
Emt
CoxHealth
Springfield, Missouri
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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EMT Job Market

A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Acadian Ambulance Service
    Acadian Ambulance Service143
  • Houston Methodist
    Houston Methodist19
  • Baptist Health System KY & IN
    Baptist Health System KY & IN10
  • TANG & COMPANY
    TANG & COMPANY9
  • Trinity Health
    Trinity Health9

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services348
  • Education17
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals11
  • Law & Legal Services9
  • Technology & Software7

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in EMT jobs.

  • Current state EMT-Basic, AEMT, or paramedic certification in good standing
  • Valid CPR and Basic Life Support certification from an accredited provider
  • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record and ability to operate an ambulance
  • NREMT registration or eligibility for the state where the position is located
  • Experience with patient assessment, documentation, and electronic patient care reporting software
  • Physical ability to lift, carry, and transfer patients and equipment in field conditions

Tips for Your EMT Job Search

List every certification on your resume

EMT-Basic, AEMT, and paramedic levels are not interchangeable in job listings. Spell out your current certification level, state of licensure, and expiration date so hiring managers can confirm eligibility without guessing or following up.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists emt openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Filter openings by call volume and setting

A 911 system with high call volume, a hospital-based critical care unit, and a private event medicine company each test different skills. Targeting listings by setting prevents landing in an environment that mismatches your training and career goals.

Tailor your resume to the service model

A ground transport company wants patient care time, patient contact hours, and ALS or BLS designation front and center. A fire-based EMS agency expects your firefighter certification alongside your EMT card. Match your resume's emphasis to the specific agency type.

Prepare for scenario-based interview questions

Most EMS interviews include at least one medical scenario where you talk through patient assessment out loud. Practice verbalizing your SAMPLE history, vitals interpretation, and treatment decisions so your clinical thinking is clear under pressure.

Negotiate shift schedules before accepting an offer

24-on-48-off, 12-hour rotating, and Kelly schedules all affect overtime eligibility and fatigue differently. Clarify the exact rotation, mandatory overtime policies, and holiday requirements before you sign so the schedule works with your life outside the ambulance.

EMT Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most emts?

The companies hiring the most emts right now include Acadian Ambulance Service, Houston Methodist, and Baptist Health System KY & IN, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Louisiana, and Tennessee, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is especially active in high-population metro areas and states with growing private ambulance contracts.

How many emt jobs are remote?

About 0% of emt openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting that most roles require on-site patient care. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or partially remote work include EMS education and training coordination, medical billing and documentation review, and telehealth triage support roles that draw on clinical backgrounds.

How do you become an emt?

You complete a state-approved EMT training program, which covers patient assessment, airway management, trauma care, and medical emergencies. After finishing the program you pass the NREMT cognitive and psychomotor exams, then apply for state licensure or certification in the state where you plan to work. Some states have reciprocity agreements that let you transfer an existing certification rather than retesting.

How do you get hired as an emt with little or no experience?

Many EMS agencies hire candidates straight out of EMT school into entry-level BLS transport or interfacility roles, where call volume is high and supervision is close. Volunteering with a local fire department or rescue squad builds documented patient contact hours that strengthen your application. Highlighting your clinical rotation shifts, preceptor evaluations, and any ride-along hours gives employers concrete evidence of field readiness even without paid experience.

What does the emt interview process look like?

Most EMS interviews start with a phone screen to verify certification status and availability for the required shift rotation. An in-person or panel interview follows, often including behavioral questions about high-stress calls and at least one verbal medical scenario where you walk through patient assessment steps out loud. Some agencies add a physical agility test, a drug screen, and a background check before extending a conditional offer.

Where can I find and apply to emt jobs?

You can find and apply to emt jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your certification level, preferred setting, and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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