Emergency Medical Technician (EMT I)
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
How this pay compares
This posting states $23–$28.24 an hour. Open emergency medical technician jobs in California post a median of $24.03 an hour, the middle half $22.88–$25.83, across 14 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Emergency medical technicians employed in California earn a median of $22.30 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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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! Garden Grove Hospital 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. Founded in 1982, Garden Grove Hospital Medical Center is a 167-bed community hospital centrally located in beautiful Southern California dedicated to providing our community with high-quality, compassionate healthcare. Garden Grove Hospital Medical Center has received “Top 100 Hospital” in the nation accolades from Truven Health Analytics and is a recipient of the Patient Safety Excellence Award from Healthgrades. Key services include general medical/surgical inpatient care and treatment, critical care, emergency services, orthopedics, maternity care, and wound care. The facility offers a full spectrum of acute care services for the residents of Garden Grove and the surrounding communities. Located near the corner of Harbor and Garden Grove Boulevards, Garden Grove Hospital is close to the Disneyland Resort, the Anaheim Convention Center, and the many hotels situated in the area. For more information, visit gardengrovehospital.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.
Pay Transparency
Garden Grove 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 $23.00 to $28.24. 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
Part Time < 60
Shift
Variable
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 Oct 28, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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