Part-Time EMS Ambulance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Unified Fire Authority is currently recruiting for Part-Time EMS EMT/AEMT and Paramedic Ambulance Technicians.

Part-Time EMT/AEMT and Paramedic (Non-Firefighting) positions are paid on an hourly basis. Part-Time EMTs, AEMTs, and Paramedics are staffed on ambulances housed at select fire stations within our service area.

Interested applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Valid Utah State Driver's License
• Current Utah State EMT/AEMT or Paramedic License (License must be in good standing and current with Utah Bureau of EMS)
• Current American Heart Association BLS CPR provider certification (or equivalent and listed as approved by Utah Bureau of EMS)
• Paramedic- Current ACLS/ PALS (or equivalent and listed as approved by Utah Bureau of EMS) required.
• Successfully complete an EMS skills evaluation commensurate with level of Utah state EMS license.
• Be available for a minimum of 48 hours each month. Shifts are 12-hour periods from 0900-2100 and from 0700-0700 for 24-hour shifts.

Part-Time EMS positions are expected to meet high-performance standards in a public service role. In addition to emergency response, these positions provide medical stand-by needs at various large gathering events year-round and valley-wide. This job can be physically strenuous, requiring members to lift heavier objects up and down flights of stairs.

Applicants will receive an email with instructions for uploading copies of all required certifications and licenses. All required documentation must be submitted by Friday, July 17, 2026.

Following a thorough review of applications, resumes, and supporting documentation, candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be invited to participate in the EMS Skills Evaluation. Additional information regarding the evaluation, including scheduling details, will be provided at that time.

EMS Skills Evaluation

EMS Skills Evaluations will be held August 3-7, 2026. Applicants may be scheduled for their evaluation on any of these dates.

The skills evaluation will be completed in a manner similar to Utah state licensing practical examinations.

1. EMT
2. AEMT
3. Paramedic

Interviews

Candidates who successfully pass the skills evaluation will be invited to an interview. Interviews will be held August 10-14, 2026. Applicants may be scheduled for their interview on any of these dates.

Establishing and Hiring from the Final Registry List:

Once all testing is complete, scores will be calculated for each component. Individuals will be ranked on the final hiring registry according to their final interview score. The final hiring registry will be used to fill vacancies for a one-year period.

Hiring Timeline and Training Dates:

More information will be provided to selected candidates regarding the hiring timeline. To be fully considered, applicants must be available for all of the following dates with no exceptions (dates subject to change):

Orientation Meeting September 17, 2026. This virtual meeting will be held in the evening and last up to 2 hours. This is not a paid event, but it is required to be considered for final employment.

Required Training:

Hire Date

October 5, 2026

Admin Training

October 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 16, 19, 20. 19th will be afternoon only and 20th if needed

EMS Week

October 26 - 29

Graduation

November 2

Training sessions will generally consist of full 8-10 hour days, including a lunch break.

PART-TIME EMS PAY PLAN FY26/27

EMT/AEMT

Hourly Rate

Starting

$18.94

6 Months

$19.52

1.5 Years

$20.11

2.5 Years

$20.68

Paramedic

Hourly Rate

Starting

$30.18