Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
How this pay compares
This posting states $25.70 an hour. Open emergency medical technician jobs in California post a median of $24.03 an hour, the middle half $22.13–$25, across 23 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Emergency medical technicians employed in California earn a median of $22.30 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Medicare rating of Centinela Hospital Medical Center
Medicare gives Centinela Hospital Medical Center 2 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; California's hospitals average 3.1). 64% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Medicare did not cut its pay for patient harm in fiscal 2026. Its central line bloodstream infections ran 30% below predicted by Medicare's measure. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · California hospitals by rating.
What California requires of an emergency medical technician
EMT certificate, issued through a local EMS agency, from the California Emergency Medical Services Authority and local EMS agencies.
- Be 18 or older, complete a criminal history check, and pass the cognitive and psychomotor examinations within two years of applying with a valid EMT course completion record (other eligibility routes are listed in 22 CCR 100068).
Emergency medical technician jobs and requirements in California
EMT and paramedic jobs in our research
- How long these jobs stay listed: Median days to removal 25.0 days · Still listed at 7 days 81.4%
- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.86x · Clicks 5
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 45.0% · Stating an hourly rate 42.9%
From every open job we read and every apply click on this site, as of 11 Nov 2026. Every figure for EMT and paramedic jobs
About the job
Overview
At Centinela Hospital Medical Center, our dedicated team of professionals are committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, a Top-15 hospital system in the United States, Centinela Hospital Medical Center is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!
Centinela Hospital Medical Center has been serving the communities of Inglewood and the wider Los Angeles area for 100 years. An award-winning facility, ranking in the top 5% nationally for quality and patient safety, Centinela Hospital is a 362-bed acute-care hospital with a 24-hour STEMI certified emergency department and primary stroke center, orthopedic care, advanced cardiac services, critical care services, inpatient and outpatient rehab programs, and more. Centinela has earned hundreds of national awards and recognitions, including "100 Top Hospital" recognition from Fortune/Merative and straight 'A's (2018-2024) for hospital safety from The Leapfrog Group. For more information, visit www.centinelamed.com.
Responsibilities
Emergency Medical Technician is responsible for the assessment and basic management of medical, trauma and environmental emergencies under the supervision of the staff nurse and / or physician. Assists with patient care based on individual patient needs within the scope of practice under the direct supervision of the ER Registered Nurse.
Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
- Basic EMT Training or E.R. experience preferred.
- EMT, Advanced EMT or Paramedic Certification required upon hire and maintain active.
- BCLS on hire and maintain current.
- Training on Violence in the Workplace prevention within 6 months of hire.
Pay Transparency
Centinela Hospital Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status, i.e. full-time or part-time. The current compensation range for this role is $25.70 to $25.70. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.
Employment Status
Full Time
Shift
Days
Equal Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
Privacy Notice
Privacy Notice for California Applicants: https://www.primehealthcare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Notice-at-Collection-and-Privacy-Policy-for-California-Job-Applicants.pdf
From Prime Healthcare's job posting, checked 14 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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