Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Critical Care Transport - Westwood
- BLS
How this pay compares
This posting states $27.08–$31.09 an hour. Open emergency medical technician jobs in California post a median of $24.03 an hour, the middle half $23.25–$27.33, across 15 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, opens in a new tab), 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
Description
Become a key member of a world-class health organization and play an essential role in delivering exceptional patient care. Take your career to the next level. U can do all this and more at UCLA Health!
In this exciting and rewarding position, you will serve as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT/Senior EMT) within UCLA Health’s specialized Critical Care Transport team, supporting the safe and efficient ambulance transport of patients across our renowned health system. You will provide Basic Life Support (BLS) level care and work alongside highly skilled critical care professionals to assist in the transport of neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients. Working within your EMT scope of practice, you will contribute to a collaborative, fast-paced environment dedicated to patient safety, clinical excellence, and compassionate care. Join our team today!
Salary: $27.08 - $31.09 Hourly
Qualifications
We’re seeking a highly skilled, self-motivated Emergency Medical Technician with:
- Current EMT certification - required
- Current BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross - required
- Valid Ambulance Driver’s Certificate - required
- Current Medical Examiner’s Certificate - required
- Ambulance attendant and ambulance driving experience – highly desired
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, continuously changing environment
- Excellent physical assessment skills and strong comprehension of medical terminology
- Ability to read and write in standard English and communicate clearly and concisely with patients, families, and healthcare team members during the transport process
- Commitment to supporting world-class care as part of a highly specialized Critical Care Transport team
From UCLA Health's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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UCLA Health is the University of California, Los Angeles academic health system, with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center and clinics across Southern California.
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