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Alberta Health Services

$23.07 - $26.98/hr

As an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), you will assess emergency scenes and patients and may transport ill or injured patients from emergency scenes and between facilities. This includes operating ...

Alberta Health Services

$23.07 - $26.98/hr

As an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), you will assess emergency scenes and patients and may transport ill or injured patients from emergency scenes and between facilities. This includes operating ...

Northland Investments

Emergency Medical Responder

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$17.50 - $23/hr

Team Mobile Health Care is seeking a qualified and dependable Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Driver to support non-emergency medical services in accordance with Georgia Department of Public Health ...

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How much do emergency medical responder jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for emergency medical responder in the United States is $76,606.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,000.00 and $93,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How do you get certified as an emergency medical responder?

To become a certified emergency medical responder (EMR), you must complete a state-approved training course that covers basic emergency care skills, including CPR, airway management, and patient assessment. After completing the training, you must pass a written exam and skills evaluation to obtain certification from the relevant certifying organization, such as the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) or a state agency.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an emergency medical responder?

To thrive as an Emergency Medical Responder, you need a solid grasp of basic emergency care, first aid, patient assessment, and CPR, often validated by completion of a recognized EMR training course and certification. Familiarity with medical equipment such as automated external defibrillators (AEDs), oxygen delivery systems, and basic communication devices is required. Strong communication skills, composure under pressure, and the ability to work collaboratively with other first responders make candidates stand out. These abilities ensure prompt, effective care and teamwork in high-stress emergency situations, which is vital for positive patient outcomes.

What is an emergency medical responder?

An Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) is a first responder trained to provide immediate lifesaving care before more advanced medical personnel arrive. EMRs assess patients, perform CPR, control bleeding, and stabilize individuals in emergency situations. They often work with law enforcement, firefighters, or EMS teams to ensure rapid and effective medical intervention. While they do not provide advanced medical treatment like paramedics, their quick actions can significantly improve patient outcomes.

What does a typical shift look like for an emergency medical responder?

A typical shift for an Emergency Medical Responder can vary depending on the employer and community needs, but often involves responding to emergency calls, performing patient assessments, and providing immediate pre-hospital care until advanced medical personnel arrive. You may work alongside EMTs, paramedics, law enforcement, or firefighter teams, and documentation of patient interactions is a key responsibility. Shifts can be fast-paced and unpredictable, sometimes requiring overnight or weekend coverage. Being prepared for a wide range of medical emergencies and maintaining readiness throughout the shift are important aspects of the job.

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Infographic showing various Emergency Medical Responder job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $76,606 per year, or $36.8 per hour.

Emergency Medical Responder

Alberta Health Services

On-site

$23.07 - $26.98/hr

Other

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

Your Opportunity:

Emergency Health Services - Alberta (EHS) offers a career that supports your lifestyle while providing meaningful opportunities for professional growth and development. By joining EHS, you become part of a high-performing and supportive team committed to exceptional patient care. In addition to competitive compensation and flexible benefits, a Remote Retention Allowance is currently in place, to a maximum of $3,000 annually. This non-pensionable allowance is paid on an hourly basis for all hours worked at the basic rate of pay. Location: Based out of the Peace River Hub, this position supports service delivery across Peace River, Fairview, Manning, McLennan, Red Earth Creek, and Worsley. Staff have the opportunity to choose shifts at any of these sites based on availability. To ensure your qualifications are fully recognized during the screening process, please submit a chronological resume and cover letter in PDF format, along with copies of any job-related credentials. Candidate information may be shared with EHS Operations hiring teams within the province for recruitment purposes only. This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Description:

As an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), you will assess emergency scenes and patients and may transport ill or injured patients from emergency scenes and between facilities. This includes operating ambulances or other modes of transportation, providing simple treatments, and completing required documentation, including patient care reports. You will assist with ensuring that ambulances or other transport vehicles, including non-emergent transport (NET) units, are properly stocked and equipped in accordance with established standards. The working environment for an EMR is demanding and includes exposure to heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, moving traffic, and industrial and agricultural equipment. You will be required to travel in all weather conditions and to remote locations (e.g., backcountry), with exposure to hazardous and graphic scenes and direct exposure to bodily fluids. The EMR role is physically demanding. You must be able to endure frequent lifting and carrying of up to 105 lbs while transporting and transferring patients, supplies, and equipment. You must be able to endure frequent, simultaneous kneeling and trunk flexion for extended periods. Additionally, you must stand and sit for extended periods, bend, twist, side-carry up to 20 lbs in each hand, and assume awkward positions.

  • Transition Company: Emergency Health Services
  • Classification: Emergency Med Responder (2190)
  • Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
  • Unit and Program: Emergency Health Services
  • Primary Location: Peace River EMS
  • Location Details: As Per Location
  • Multi-Site: Not Applicable
  • FTE: 0.00
  • Posting End Date: 29-SEP-2026
  • Employee Class: Casual/Relief
  • Date Available: 09-OCT-2026
  • Hours per Shift: Varies
  • Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
  • Shifts per cycle: Varies
  • Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
  • Days Off: Other
  • Minimum Salary: $23.07
  • Maximum Salary: $26.98
  • Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided
Required Qualifications:

Non-restricted registration in good standing with the Alberta College of Paramedics (ACOP) as an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) CPR certification. Must hold, or be eligible to obtain, a valid Class 4 Alberta Operator's Licence (or equivalent), along with a five (5)-year driver abstract dated within six (6) months prior to commencing work, with no more than six (6) demerits. Proof of successful completion of the Functional Abilities Recruitment Evaluation (F.A.R.E.) test, verified by a certificate from Lifemark, is required for all applicants who do not currently hold a clinical position (including VESST, Clinical Educator, EMR, PCP, ACP, and Community Paramedic roles). The F.A.R.E. test must be completed within six (6) months of the application date. Verification of results may be conducted through Lifemark. For more information or to book your evaluation, please visit www.lifemark.ca/alberta-health-services. Candidates must meet all physical and operational requirements of the role by the start date.

Additional Required Qualifications:

As Required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference is given to those with previous EMS experience in a metro, suburban, rural, or interfacility environment and in other areas of Health Care and Public Safety. Completion of additional post-secondary programs is considered an asset. Applicants should provide any post-secondary education or training at the time of application for it to be considered during the selection process.

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