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Special Event Emt Jobs (NOW HIRING)

EMT

Gloucester City, NJ · On-site

$25/hr

Valid Driver's License, State EMT certification and CPR/BLS certifications A working understanding special event operations and customer service 1+ years' experience as an EMS provider preferred. 911 ...

EMT

Horsham, PA · On-site

$25/hr

Valid Driver's License, State EMT certification and CPR/BLS certifications A working understanding special event operations and customer service 1+ years' experience as an EMS provider preferred. 911 ...

EMT

Collingswood, NJ · On-site

$25/hr

Valid Driver's License, State EMT certification and CPR/BLS certifications A working understanding special event operations and customer service 1+ years' experience as an EMS provider preferred. 911 ...

Special Events EMT

Bronx, NY · On-site

$20.05 - $24.60/hr

More Information about this Job Special Events Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B) Location: Bronx, NY Starting pay is $20.05 per hour and up, based on years of experience! We're hiring ...

Special Events EMT

Bronx, NY

$20.05 - $24.60/hr

Special Events Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B) Location: Bronx, NY Starting pay is $20.05 per hour and up, based on years of experience! We're hiring Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs ...

Special Events EMT

Yonkers, NY · On-site

$20.05 - $24.60/hr

Special Events Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B) Location: Bronx, NY Starting pay is $20.05 per hour and up, based on years of experience! We're hiring Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs ...

Special Events EMT

Yonkers, NY · On-site

$20.05 - $24.60/hr

Special Events Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B) Location: Bronx, NY Starting pay is $20.05 per hour and up, based on years of experience! We're hiring Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs ...

Special Events EMT

Bronx, NY · On-site

$20.05 - $24.60/hr

Special Events Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B) Location: Bronx, NY Starting pay is $20.05 per hour and up, based on years of experience! We're hiring Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs ...

Special Events EMT

Bronx, NY · On-site

$20.05 - $24.60/hr

Special Events Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B) Location: Bronx, NY Starting pay is $20.05 per hour and up, based on years of experience! We're hiring Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs ...

Special Events EMT-B

Malone, NY · On-site

$17.75 - $23.75/hr

Special Events EMT-B Malone, NY ( Job Type Part-time Description Position Overview Emergency Medical Technicians-Basic (EMT-B) respond to emergency calls to provide efficient and immediate care to ...

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How much do special event emt jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for special event emt in the United States is $20.40, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $22.60 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Special Event Emt vs Emergency Medical Technician?

AspectSpecial Event EmtEmergency Medical Technician
CertificationsCPR, First Aid, Event-specific trainingEMT-B or EMT-Paramedic certification, state licensing
Work EnvironmentTemporary events, festivals, sports eventsAmbulance services, hospitals, emergency scenes
Employer & IndustryEvent organizers, security companiesEMS agencies, hospitals, fire departments

Special Event EMTs focus on providing medical care during specific events, often with event-specific training, while Emergency Medical Technicians work in broader emergency settings, requiring formal certification and licensing. Both roles involve emergency response but differ mainly in scope and work environment.

What does a special event EMT do?

During concerts, marathons, festivals, and sports games, large crowds and proximity to potentially dangerous environments create a need for emergency medical aid. Companies that host these events staff special event EMT personnel to provide this aid as needed. In these jobs, you protect people’s safety and health during events. As a special event EMT, your duties and responsibilities range from handling minor situations like dehydration to dealing with drug- and alcohol-related crises. Since you are on-site and on stand-by, you significantly reduce medical response time, saving lives and ensuring that event attendees enjoy a safe and memorable experience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a special event EMT, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Special Event EMT, you need a solid understanding of emergency medical procedures, current EMT certification, and experience in pre-hospital care. Familiarity with portable medical equipment, two-way radios, and event-specific communication systems is typically required. Strong situational awareness, quick decision-making, and excellent interpersonal skills help you manage emergencies and reassure patients in high-stress environments. These skills and qualities are crucial for ensuring public safety and delivering effective emergency care during large gatherings or events.

What is a special event EMT?

Special Event EMTs are Emergency Medical Technicians who provide medical care and emergency response at public gatherings, such as concerts, festivals, sporting events, or conventions. Their primary role is to ensure the safety and well-being of attendees by responding quickly to medical emergencies, performing assessments, and delivering first aid or basic life support as needed. Special Event EMTs are trained professionals who work closely with event organizers, local emergency services, and other medical staff to manage health-related incidents efficiently. They are essential for maintaining the overall safety of large crowds where medical issues may arise unexpectedly.

What are some common challenges special event EMTs face, and how can they prepare for them?

Special Event EMTs often encounter unpredictable situations, such as large crowds, varying environmental conditions, and the need to provide care in non-traditional settings. Quick decision-making and adaptability are essential, especially when navigating through dense gatherings or coordinating with security and event staff. To prepare, EMTs should familiarize themselves with event layouts, establish clear communication channels with team members, and stay updated on protocols for mass gatherings. Regular training and scenario planning can help EMTs respond effectively and confidently during high-pressure moments.
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Infographic showing various Special Event Emt job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,441 per year, or $20.4 per hour.

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IMMEDIATELY HIRING! 

Event Emergency Medical Technician (Event EMT)  

PART-TIME Opportunity 
$25/hr

Location: One Lincoln Financial Field Way - Philadelphia, PA 19148 

We’re hiring Event Emergency Medical Technicians (Event EMTs) to respond to emergent and non-emergent requests for medical assistance and delivers high quality patient care, treatment, and customer service in the most expedient, professional, safe, caring, and cost-effective manner possible within the prescribed scope of practice, established protocols, and Company policies. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES  

• Follows and maintains thorough familiarity with evolving medical treatment protocols, response requirements, quality assurance procedures, local Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and other Company policies. 

• Operates Company vehicles in accordance with Risk & Safety policies; is familiar with and abides by traffic laws governing the operation of emergency. response vehicles and maintains a driving record in compliance with Risk & Safety policy requirements. 

• Develops ability to locate addresses quickly and safely through knowledge of number systems and street layouts with and without the assistance of maps and electronic mapping devices. 

• Performs beginning of shift checks to ensure the ambulance is in a state of mechanical readiness; tops off fluids as necessary; ensures that appropriate equipment and supplies are on board. 

• Reports immediately to the Supervisor issues and any discrepancies in vehicle, equipment or supplies standards that could compromise the unit's ability to complete a call and notifies Fleet Maintenance/Supervisor of mechanical failures of the ambulance and equipment. 

• Ensures the ambulance is cleaned inside and outside, restocked, tagged as necessary, and fueled at the end of each shift. 

• Maintains complete and accurate documentation of patient assessment and treatment and patient statistical and billing information and services rendered. 

• Reads medication/prescription labels and directions for usage in quick, accurate and expedient manner. 

• Communicates effectively with empathy and compassion to interview patients, their family members, bystanders, other service agency members, and facility staff. 

• Discerns deviations/changes in eye/skin coloration due to patients' condition and to the treatment given. 

• Converses with Dispatch, facility staff and other responders via phone or radio as to status of patient. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

High school diploma or GED required. 

LOCATION EMT or Paramedic credential required. 

Applicable State certification(s) 

Experience: Must be at least 18 years of age; some prior work experience in a health care system preferred 

Education: High school diploma or GED 

Skills: Effective oral and written communication skills; strong listening and comprehension abilities, adaptability to quickly evolving situations, and strong decision making 

Credentials/Licenses: Valid Driver’s License, State EMT certification and CPR/BLS certifications 

A working understanding special event operations and customer service   

1+ years' experience as an EMS provider preferred. 

911 Experience preferred. 

WORKING CONDITIONS AND MENTAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS  
Working Conditions: Available to workdays, nights, weekends and holidays, extended workdays. Extended periods inside the ambulance. May work indoors or outdoors with exposure to weather. Possible routine exposure to moderate noise levels. May periodically work in poorly lit environments in a moving vehicle. 
 
Physical Demands: Moderate to extended amounts of sitting, standing, and walking. Some repetitive motion activities. Routinely lifting more than 200 lbs. with assistance. Pushing, pulling, reaching, lifting, bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting, carrying, typing and stair climbing. Visual identification of color-coded items. Clear speech and hearing. Must be able to wear a face mask or respirator with proper fit for extended periods when required. 
 
Mental Requirements: Critical thinking skills with the ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. Fatigue, high pressure, exposure to stressful situations. 

GUIDING VALUES AND BEHAVIORS 
Employee must consistently exhibit our guiding principles: 
• Patient Care - We continually earn the privilege to care for our patients. It is at the forefront of everything we do. 
• One Team - We respect each other and achieve together what no individual can do alone. 
• Innovation - We are driven to develop solutions that inspire progress. 
• Vigilance - We will never waver in our commitment to safety and preparedness in the fulfillment of our duties. 
• Ownership - We are accountable for what we do and take pride in how we do it. 
• Citizenship - We are dedicated to being good stewards in the communities we serve. 

REPORTING STRUCTURE 

This position reports to the Operations Coordinator.

Why Choose CrowdRx? CrowdRx is one of Global Medical Response’s (GMR) family of solutions. Our GMR teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world at www.AtaMomentsNotice.com.

GMR’s Core Behaviors—keep care at the center, raise your hand, seek to understand, find a way together and be accountable—unite our teams and set us apart in emergency medical services.

EEO Statement:

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.

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Starting compensation: $25/hr. Check out our benefits page to learn more about our benefit options.  


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Our mission of providing care to the world at a moment's notice is at the heart of everything we do. We are caregivers, first and foremost and we will be there when you need us. With more than 38,000 employees, Global Medical Response teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services around the world. We provide end-to-end medical transportation as well as fire services, integrated health-care solutions and disaster response.

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Health care and social assistance

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Greenwood Village, CO, US

Year founded

2018