How to hire an ambulance driver-paramedic

How to hire an ambulance driver-paramedic, step by step

Here's a step-by-step ambulance driver-paramedic hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an ambulance driver-paramedic job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new ambulance driver-paramedic
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring an ambulance driver-paramedic, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   An ambulance driver-paramedic's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, ambulance driver-paramedics from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of ambulance driver-paramedics and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Ambulance Driver-Paramedic	Description	Hourly rate
   Ambulance Driver-Paramedic	Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics care for the sick or injured in emergency medical settings. People’s lives often depend on the quick reaction and competent care provided by these workers... Show more	$19-27
   Emergency Room Technician	An Emergency Room Technician works in emergency departments dealing with patients who suffer from medical emergencies. They also assist with transporting patients into and out of the department for different medical tests.	$13-21
   Medic	A medic, or often called combat medic, is a healthcare professional responsible for providing continuous medical care to military personnel who are injured on the battlefield. In the absence of physicians, medics are typically co-located with the combat troops... Show more	$9-31

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Patients
   • Acls
   • BLS
   • EMS
   • Life Support
   • Advanced Life Support
   • Medical Services
   • Emergency Care
   • Medical Care
   • Vital Signs
   • EKG
   • Critical Care
   • ALS
   • Emergency Calls

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage critically ill/injure patients effectively with rapid assessments, aggressive resuscitation, packaging and transport to appropriate definitive care emergency departments.
   • Function as a NREMT-Paramedic, providing advance life support to emergency and non-emergency patients.
   • Assist out laying basic ambulances services with advance level of patient treatment.
   • Provide emergency treatment to accident victims and medical emergent patients.
   • Design, coordinate and instruct continuing education programs for paramedics and emergency medical technicians employ by private and municipal fire departments
   • Interact with other medical professionals in a professional manner while abiding by HIPAA regulations regarding all patient confidentiality.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your ambulance driver-paramedic job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. An ambulance driver-paramedic salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, ambulance driver-paramedics' average salary in florida is 35% less than in connecticut.
   • Seniority. Entry-level ambulance driver-paramedics earn 31% less than senior-level ambulance driver-paramedics.
   • Certifications. An ambulance driver-paramedic with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in an ambulance driver-paramedic's salary.

   Average ambulance driver-paramedic salary

   $48,814yearly

   $23.47 hourly rate

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   Entry-level ambulance driver-paramedic salary

   $40,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

4. Writing an ambulance driver-paramedic job description

   An ambulance driver-paramedic job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of an ambulance driver-paramedic job description:

   Ambulance driver-paramedic job description example

   How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
   Responsibilities
   
   Paramedic - Ambulance Provides emergency care at the scene of an accident or other emergency. Responsibilities involve preparation for response, response, delivery of care, transportation, documentation, and post response duties. Also attends to patients being transported by ambulance on non-emergency calls and is responsible for the patient's safety en route. Responsible for performing an initial assessment of the scene and patient including obtaining a brief targeted history and completing a physical exam. Recognizes and evaluates patients who require immediate attention and when necessary initiates emergency lifesaving treatment. Delivers and/or supervises the delivery of emergency patient care such as administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation, oxygen and resuscitation with an ambu bag. Intubates when necessary. Inserts IVs and administers medication according to physician order or ACLS protocol. Also may participate in life safety programs, community awareness programs, and other programs as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned.
   
   Qualifications
   
   Required Minimum Education : High school graduate or equivalent required. Successful completion of Paramedic program.
   
   Required Minimum Certification : Current certification as Paramedic in the state of Georgia. Must possess a valid Class C driver's license. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA) is required. Must complete annual training and CEU requirements. Maintains current AHA CPR and ACLS. Maintains current PALS.
   
   Required Minimum Experience : One year of experience as an Emergency Medical Technician highly preferred .
   Required Minimum Skills : Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Assessment Skills, Writing, Judgement and Decision Making, Active Learning, Complex Problem Solving, Speaking Clearly, Time Management, Report Writing.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right ambulance driver-paramedic for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   To find ambulance driver-paramedic candidates, you can consider the following options:

   • Post your job opening on Zippia or other job search websites.
   • Use niche websites that focus on engineering and technology jobs, such as healthcarejobsite, health jobs nationwide, hospitalcareers, medreps.com.
   • Post your job on free job posting websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with ambulance driver-paramedic candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new ambulance driver-paramedic

   Once you've selected the best ambulance driver-paramedic candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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