About the role
Job Description
The Role
As an EMT in Aurora, you're an essential half of a two-person crew, responding to 911 emergencies across Aurora and Hamilton County and handling interfacility and transfer calls. You'll deliver the full BLS scope — patient assessment, airway and oxygen therapy, bleeding control, splinting, and CPR/AED — alongside your Paramedic partner, under Nebraska protocols and Medical Director standing orders, with the training and support to do the job right.
Location Aurora, Nebraska
Service Lines 911 emergency response + interfacility/transfer (IFT)
Schedule 48/96 rotation — 48 hours on, 96 hours off
Employment Type Full-Time and Part-Time openings
Reports To: EMS Director (Aurora)
What You'll Do
* Respond promptly to 911 and transfer calls within the Aurora and Hamilton County service area * Work as an integral part of a two-person crew alongside a licensed Paramedic * Perform patient assessments and deliver Basic Life Support care under Nebraska EMS protocols and Medical Director standing orders * Provide BLS interventions: airway management and oxygen therapy, bleeding control, splinting, and spinal motion restriction * Perform high-quality CPR and operate an AED for cardiac arrest patients; assist the Paramedic with ALS interventions as directed * Safely operate an emergency ambulance to and from scenes and receiving facilities * Complete electronic patient care reports (ZOLL emsCharts) accurately and on time * Conduct daily vehicle and equipment readiness checks; document in PSTrax and maintain BLS supply par levels * Restock and maintain unit supplies, cleanliness, and oxygen at established par levels * Participate in QA/QI peer review and continuing education * Treat every patient, family member, and partner agency with professionalism and respect
Benefits & Culture
* Full-time positions include a full benefits package: medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, and more * Part-time positions offer flexible scheduling that works around your life * A true 48/96 rotation that protects your days off * Modern tools in every unit — AT&T FirstNet device, ZOLL emsCharts, and our full technology stack * Peer recognition through Bonusly * Real room to grow — from EMT toward Paramedic, field training, and crew leadership
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
* BLS/EMT field experience in a 911 and/or transport setting * Current National Registry (NREMT) certification * Roots in or genuine commitment to the Aurora / Hamilton County community * Current, valid Nebraska EMT license * Current BLS/CPR certification (AHA or ARC) * Valid driver's license with clean driving record * U.S. citizenship or authorized to work in the United States
Preferred Qualifications
* Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) completion * PHTLS or ITLS certification * Familiarity with ZOLL emsCharts or a comparable ePCR platform
Additional Information
All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.