Entry Level Paramedic Jobs
New grad paramedic jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong clinical internship hours or field practicum work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Science & Research, and Education, with employers like Acadian Ambulance Service, Ascension, and Mayo Clinic hiring at this level now.
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Job Summary
Responsible for the provision of optimum advanced life support (ALS) care in accordance with KBEMS regulations KRS 311A.170 and all Owensboro Health Community Hospital - Emergency Medical Service guidelines and protocols.
Job Responsibilities
- Navigates ambulance to patient's location.
- Provides stabilization of scene and requests additional assistance as necessary.
- Determines nature and extent of illness or injury and patient's history from available sources.
- Administers emergency medical care within scope of practice, including patient stabilization, monitoring, and resuscitation, from the scene to receiving medical facility.
- Contacts medical personnel, reports and records observations, and follows directives.
- Maintains equipment, restocks supplies, and cleans ambulance as necessary.
- Responsible for the safe operation of all EMS vehicles in accordance with current Kentucky Motor Vehicle care.
- Demonstrates evidence of proficiency in the required basic life support (BLS) and advanced life support (ALS) skills.
- Maintains personal knowledge and skills in order to deliver optimum patient care as an EMT-P.
- Establishes and maintains effective working relations with fellow team members, hospital staff, fire and rescue squads, police departments, and communication centers.
- Supervises the performance of EMT and EMT-A.
- Documents all patient care, assessments, BLS/ALS skills, and all service reports in a timely manner.
- Participates in training and evaluation of EMTS when approved and requested.
- Must be punctual and ready for all shifts.
- Acts at all times in a professional manner and handles conflict and stressful situations with good judgment.
Organizational Responsibilities
Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization; behavior supports the organization's core commitments of Integrity, Service, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence, and Innovation.
Additional Job Information
- This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description. The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position.
- Training is provided relevant to the population served, based on scope of care of the service assignment.
- Owensboro Health is committed to providing a safe working environment including training and access to person protective equipment necessary to this position. While performing duties of this position, occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens is present for all employees.
Skills and Attributes
- Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
- Works under minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Work Experience
No experience required.
Education
High school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher required upon hire.
Licensure/Certification/Registration
- Paramedic - Licensed Paramedic in the state of Kentucky required upon hire AND
- BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required upon hire AND
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Healthcare Provider required upon hire AND
- Driver - Valid driver's license and 21 years of age required upon hire.
Standard ADA Selection:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands: (Clinical-Hospital)
- Standing: 75%
- Walking: 75%
- Sitting: 50%
- Lifting 0-25 lbs: 75%
- Lifting 25-75 lbs: 25%
- Lifting over 75 lbs: 25%
- Carrying 0-25 lbs: 75%
- Carrying 25-75 lbs: 25%
- Carrying over 75 lbs: 25%
- Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: 75%
- Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: 75%
- Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: 75%
- Climbing: 50%
- Bending/Stooping: 75%
- Kneeling: 50%
- Crouching/Crawling: 50%
- Reaching: 75%
- Talking: 75%
- Hearing: 75%
- Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: 25%
- Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: 75%
- Keyboard Data Entry: 75%
- Running: 50%
- Vision: Depth Perception: 75%
- Vision: Distinguish Color: 75%
- Vision: Seeing Far: 75%
- Vision: Seeing Near: 75%
Hazardous Drug Risk Exposure
High-risk.
Owensboro Health Core Commitments
INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.
RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.
TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.
INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.
SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.
EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.
Weekend Requirements: As Needed
Work Hours: 0730
Status: Per Diem/PRN - 0.0 FTE (less than 40 hours per pay period)
Entity: Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital
Department: Emergency Medical Services
Job Summary
Responsible for the provision of optimum advanced life support (ALS) care in accordance with KBEMS regulations KRS 311A.170 and all Owensboro Health Community Hospital - Emergency Medical Service guidelines and protocols.
Job Responsibilities
- Navigates ambulance to patient's location.
- Provides stabilization of scene and requests additional assistance as necessary.
- Determines nature and extent of illness or injury and patient's history from available sources.
- Administers emergency medical care within scope of practice, including patient stabilization, monitoring, and resuscitation, from the scene to receiving medical facility.
- Contacts medical personnel, reports and records observations, and follows directives.
- Maintains equipment, restocks supplies, and cleans ambulance as necessary.
- Responsible for the safe operation of all EMS vehicles in accordance with current Kentucky Motor Vehicle care.
- Demonstrates evidence of proficiency in the required basic life support (BLS) and advanced life support (ALS) skills.
- Maintains personal knowledge and skills in order to deliver optimum patient care as an EMT-P.
- Establishes and maintains effective working relations with fellow team members, hospital staff, fire and rescue squads, police departments, and communication centers.
- Supervises the performance of EMT and EMT-A.
- Documents all patient care, assessments, BLS/ALS skills, and all service reports in a timely manner.
- Participates in training and evaluation of EMTS when approved and requested.
- Must be punctual and ready for all shifts.
- Acts at all times in a professional manner and handles conflict and stressful situations with good judgment.
Organizational Responsibilities
Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization; behavior supports the organization's core commitments of Integrity, Service, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence, and Innovation.
Additional Job Information
- This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description. The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position.
- Training is provided relevant to the population served, based on scope of care of the service assignment.
- Owensboro Health is committed to providing a safe working environment including training and access to person protective equipment necessary to this position. While performing duties of this position, occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens is present for all employees.
Skills and Attributes
- Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
- Works under minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Work Experience
No experience required.
Education
High school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher required upon hire.
Licensure/Certification/Registration
- Paramedic - Licensed Paramedic in the state of Kentucky required upon hire AND
- BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required upon hire AND
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Healthcare Provider required upon hire AND
- Driver - Valid driver's license and 21 years of age required upon hire.
Standard ADA Selection:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands: (Clinical-Hospital)
- Standing: 75%
- Walking: 75%
- Sitting: 50%
- Lifting 0-25 lbs: 75%
- Lifting 25-75 lbs: 25%
- Lifting over 75 lbs: 25%
- Carrying 0-25 lbs: 75%
- Carrying 25-75 lbs: 25%
- Carrying over 75 lbs: 25%
- Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: 75%
- Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: 75%
- Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: 75%
- Climbing: 50%
- Bending/Stooping: 75%
- Kneeling: 50%
- Crouching/Crawling: 50%
- Reaching: 75%
- Talking: 75%
- Hearing: 75%
- Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: 25%
- Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: 75%
- Keyboard Data Entry: 75%
- Running: 50%
- Vision: Depth Perception: 75%
- Vision: Distinguish Color: 75%
- Vision: Seeing Far: 75%
- Vision: Seeing Near: 75%
Hazardous Drug Risk Exposure
High-risk.
Owensboro Health Core Commitments
INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.
RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.
TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.
INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.
SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.
EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.
Weekend Requirements: As Needed
Work Hours: 0730
Status: Per Diem/PRN - 0.0 FTE (less than 40 hours per pay period)
Entity: Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital
Department: Emergency Medical Services
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Entry Level Paramedic Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level paramedic job?
Employers hiring entry level paramedics prioritize current National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians certification, completed paramedic program coursework, and documented clinical or ride-along hours. Candidates who can show hands-on field experience through internships or clinical rotations gain a clear edge. Tailoring your application to the specific service type, whether 911 response, interfacility transport, or fire-based EMS, also strengthens your candidacy at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level paramedics?
Companies hiring entry level paramedics right now include Acadian Ambulance Service, Ascension, and Mayo Clinic, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring comes from a mix of private ambulance services, hospital-based EMS systems, fire departments, and municipal emergency services agencies actively building their field crews.
Are there remote entry level paramedic jobs?
Yes, though most paramedic roles are field-based and on-site by nature. About 0% of entry level paramedic openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve clinical coordination, dispatch support, or EMS education roles rather than direct patient care in the field.
Are these new grad paramedic jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior paramedic roles alongside other entry level openings. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts completed clinical internship hours in place of paid work history, or explicitly invites candidates straight out of an accredited paramedic program to apply.
Which industries hire the most entry level paramedics?
Entry Level paramedic roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Science & Research, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors drive entry level hiring because they operate high-volume emergency response systems, interfacility transport networks, and community health programs that depend on a steady pipeline of newly certified field providers.