About the Position

LifeCare Ambulance is seeking dependable, compassionate Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) to provide safe, professional Basic Life Support (BLS) care and medical transportation.

Our EMTs provide patient assessment, care, and monitoring during interfacility transfers, hospital admissions and discharges, and other medically necessary transports. We value teamwork, reliability, clinical excellence, and treating every patient with dignity and respect.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care & Transportation

• Assess, monitor, and provide BLS care within the EMT scope of practice, including CPR, AED use, airway management, and oxygen administration.

• Recognize changes in patient condition and request additional medical assistance when necessary.

• Safely transport patients between hospitals, healthcare facilities, residences, and other approved locations.

• Assist with patient lifting, transfers, positioning, and securement using approved equipment and safety procedures.

• Operate ambulances safely in accordance with traffic laws and company policies.

• Follow applicable EMS protocols, infection-control standards, and patient safety procedures.

Documentation & Communication

• Complete accurate and timely electronic Patient Care Reports (ePCRs).

• Provide clear patient handoff reports to receiving healthcare professionals.

• Communicate with dispatch regarding assignments, transport status, delays, and operational concerns.

• Promptly report incidents, safety concerns, and changes in patient condition.

• Protect patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements.

Ambulance Operations & Professionalism

• Conduct pre-shift vehicle, equipment, and supply inspections.

• Clean, disinfect, restock, and maintain ambulances and medical equipment.

• Report equipment malfunctions, vehicle defects, and supply shortages.

• Work collaboratively with EMT partners, dispatchers, supervisors, and healthcare staff.

• Maintain professionalism, punctuality, sound judgment, and a patient-centered approach.

• Participate in required training, continuing education, and competency evaluations.

Qualifications & Requirements

Required

• Current, valid Massachusetts OR New Hampshire EMT certification/license.

• Must be eligible and willing to obtain and maintain EMT credentials in BOTH Massachusetts AND New Hampshire within the timeframe established by LifeCare Ambulance.

• Current BLS CPR certification from an approved training provider.

• National Registry (NREMT) certification when required for applicable state credentials.

• High school diploma or GED.

• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

• Knowledge of BLS patient care, assessment, and EMS protocols.

• Ability to safely operate ambulances, patient transport equipment, and electronic documentation systems.

• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to remain calm, professional, and attentive in demanding situations.

• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Successful completion of required background screening, orientation, and company training.

Preferred

• Previous EMT, ambulance, or interfacility transportation experience.

• Familiarity with electronic Patient Care Reporting (ePCR) systems.

• Knowledge of the Merrimack Valley and Southern New Hampshire service areas.

Newly certified EMTs are encouraged to apply.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

This position requires working in ambulances, healthcare facilities, residences, and varying environmental conditions.

EMTs must be able to perform physically demanding duties, including standing, bending, kneeling, lifting, pushing, pulling, and assisting with patient transfers and stretcher operations using proper techniques and equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Why Join LifeCare?

At LifeCare Ambulance, we believe medical transportation is about more than getting patients from one location to another. It’s about providing safe, reliable, and compassionate care every step of the way.

We offer a team-oriented environment where both experienced and newly certified EMTs can develop their skills, support their communities, and make a meaningful difference.

Apply today and join the LifeCare Ambulance team!

From Hospital to Home, With Care.

Equal Employment Opportunity

LifeCare Ambulance is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a respectful, inclusive workplace and fair employment practices in accordance with applicable laws.