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Single Role Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

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Single Role Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Discover Medford: Employment, Applicant Support, and Benefits within Our Vibrant City

Step into a role where your EMT expertise meets purpose and impact. Join a forward-thinking team at Medford Fire, where Single Role EMTs are on the front lines of care—responding to emergencies, supporting fire operations, and mentoring the next generation of EMS professionals. Whether you're stabilizing a critical patient, leading EMS education, or navigating a high-stakes scene, your skills matter here. With a modern squad-based model and an expanding program designed around community need, this is more than a job—it’s a chance to grow, lead, and serve with purpose. 

Apply today at Medfordoregon.gov and become part of a team that’s redefining EMS in Medford.


Required Education and Experience:

  • Graduation from high school or GED equivalent; and
  • One (1) year of relevant full-time EMT or related medical experience; and
  • Possession of and/or ability to obtain and maintain a State of Oregon EMT License; and 
  • Possession of CPR for Healthcare Providers certification or equivalent.
Available Schedule: 
  • 4/10 schedule (four 10-hour shifts per week)
  • Workdays may rotate based on operational needs
  • An alternative fixed schedule is being considered: Friday–Monday

Compensation & Information on Benefits:

This position is part of the IAFF employee group. 

Learn more about our benefits HERE.  


**This position includes a 4.0% combined Cost-of-Living and Salary Adjustment effective July 1, 2025**
The anticipated hiring range for the Single Role EMT position is $26.02 (first step) to $27.32 or $28.68 (second or third step). The City of Medford determines starting pay based on an evaluation of relevant education, experience, and qualifications as provided by the applicant in their application materials, alongside others who perform work of comparable character consistent with the Oregon Equal Pay Act. Three steps are included in this salary range, allowing opportunity for annual movement through the steps. 

Healthcare Benefits:
  • Medical, vision and dental benefits for employee and family, paid at 100% by the City with the opportunity to buy-up to a lower deductible plan
  • Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance – policy value of $50,000 paid by the City
  • Long-term disability insurance provided by the City
  • Health Reimbursement Account (HRA-VEBA) contributions provided by the City

Retirement Benefits:
  • Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) lifetime pension after retirement at no cost to employee
  • PERS is 100% fully paid as the City pays both the employer and the employee’s (6%) contributions
  • Deferred Compensation retirement plan (Section 457 Plan) for employee's retirement planning
Additional Benefits:
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • The City’s Wellness Program promotes physical, social, emotional, intellectual, financial and environmental wellness with various goals and challenges to participate in throughout the year. Employees may qualify for wellness incentives by completing milestones set within the program up to $200 annually
Examples of Job Duties:
Essential Functions of the Position:
  • Performs initial and secondary patient assessments, provides basic life support (BLS), and assists the paramedic on an EMS Squad within their scope of practice. 
  • Provides field training, mentoring, coaching and guidance for assigned BLS personnel.
  • Responds to emergency situations and performs physical assessment, treatment, and packaging of sick or injured patients. 
  • Works within the established chain of command in the performance of duties; follows all orders, rules, policies, standard operating guidelines (SOG's), medical protocols, safety practices; makes rapid decisions as to appropriate course of action within their scope of practice.
  • Assists with, and documents treatment for all patients within the BLS scope.
  • Performs patient lifting and carrying maneuvers without causing additional injury.
  • Completes regular inventories, checks and maintenance of assigned EMS Squads, EMS equipment, tools and supplies.
  • Completes various City, department and state reports detailing vehicle or personal injury accidents, patient care, and other incidents or events.
  • Operates and teaches the use of various pieces of medical equipment including suction units, cardiac monitor/defibrillators, stretchers, and other assigned medical instruments/supplies and devices according to department standards.
  • Safely operates emergency vehicles in varying conditions and situations according to departmental standards.
  • Performs various EMS services at special events, provides rehabilitation and support on fire incidents. 
  • Complies with all requirements for training and recertification as defined in the established policies and regulations of the department, State of Oregon, and OSHA.
  • Performs or assists with field training, observation, and documentation internally and for EMT program internships.

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Additional Info

Job Type : Full-Time

Education Level : High School

Experience Level : Entry Level

Job Function : Customer Service, Development, General

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