Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Odessa Memorial Healthcare Center
Odessa, Washington

Salary: Starting at $24.00 per hour (DOE)
Position Type: On-Call / Supplemental

When Every Second Matters

Rural Staffing Services is proud to partner with Odessa Memorial Healthcare Center in seeking an Emergency Medical Technician to serve on the front lines of care.

This is not a routine role.

This is for someone who stays calm in chaos, acts with purpose, and shows up when people need it most.

About Odessa Memorial Healthcare Center

Odessa Memorial Healthcare Center is a critical access hospital built on resilience, teamwork, and deep community connection.

Here, emergency responders are not just part of the system —
they are essential to it.

About the Community

Odessa, Washington

In Odessa, you are not responding to strangers.

You are responding to neighbors.
Friends.
People who know your name.

This is a place where your presence carries real weight — and your impact is felt immediately.

The Role

As an EMT, you will provide emergency medical care in pre-hospital settings, assisting patients during transport and responding to urgent situations across the community.

You will work closely with the hospital team and local volunteer fire department to deliver safe, efficient, and life-saving care.

What You Will Do

Provide basic and/or intermediate life support in emergency situations

Respond to EMS calls and transport patients safely to care facilities

Assist medical providers during emergency response and stabilization

Operate emergency vehicles, equipment, and communication systems

Work collaboratively with volunteer fire department personnel

Perform patient assessments and deliver care within Washington State scope of practice

Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all patient interactions

Ensure all equipment, vehicles, and supplies are clean, stocked, and ready

Participate in emergency response scenarios including rescues and evacuations

Remain calm and effective in high-stress, fast-paced situations

What Makes This Role Different

You are not just responding to calls.

You are:

The first point of care in critical moments
A steady presence during uncertainty
Part of a tight-knit emergency response team
Serving a community that truly depends on you

What We Are Looking For

Current Washington State EMT certification

Current CPR certification

Completion of required AIDS training

Strong decision-making skills in high-pressure situations

Ability to remain calm, focused, and professional during emergencies

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Commitment to safety, accuracy, and patient-centered care

Schedule & Expectations

On-call, supplemental role with rotating team schedule

Must be within 10 minutes of response area while on-call

Availability includes days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays

Must remain fit for duty during on-call shifts

Work Environment

Field-based emergency response

Exposure to high-intensity and unpredictable situations

Collaboration with EMS, fire services, and hospital teams

A Role With Real Impact

This is not just a job.

It is a responsibility — and an honor — to be there when someone needs help the most.

About Rural Staffing Services

Rural Staffing Services exists to support rural hospitals and the people who keep them going.

We believe in relationships, trust, and placing people in roles where they can make a meaningful difference.

If this sounds like you, we would love to connect — or if you know someone who would be a great fit, please share.