Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Emergency
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open emergency medical technician jobs in California post a median of $24 an hour, the middle half $21.75–$24.03, across 21 jobs that state their pay. 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 Chino Valley Medical Center
Medicare gives Chino Valley Medical Center 4 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; California's hospitals average 3.1). 69% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). 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 82.4%
- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.89x · Clicks 5
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 45.1% · Stating an hourly rate 42.9%
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About the job
Overview
Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Chino Valley Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.
Chino Valley Medical Center is a 112-bed community hospital established in 1972 and centrally located in Southern California’s Chino Valley. A nine-time recipient of the Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award (2014-2022), Chino Valley Medical Center has been recognized nationally for its quality, including as among the 100 Great Community Hospitals by Becker’s Hospital Review in 2018 and as among the 100 Top Hospitals by IBM Watson Health. Chino Valley Medical Center is committed to serving the community’s health care needs with top-rated emergency care as well as senior services, orthopedics, surgical services and more. Learn more at www.cvmc.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; Assists in maintenance of a safe environment and performs under the direction and supervision of the ED Registered Nurse or Charge Nurse.
Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
- High School Diploma or Equivalent or related experience required for new hires effective April 2014.2. Basic EMT Training or E.R. experience required.3. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
Facility Specific Requirements (facility may require items listed below)
- Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.2. Current PALS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.3. Certified/Licensed EMT by the state certifying agency/entity required.
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Pay Transparency
Chino Valley 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. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $23.00. 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 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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