EMT-Intermediate job description.
An EMT-Intermediate (EMT-I) provides advanced prehospital emergency medical care beyond the EMT-Basic scope, including certain medications and advanced airway techniques, under medical protocols. They respond to emergency calls, assess patients, deliver treatment en route, and hand off care to hospital staff. The role requires sound clinical judgment, physical stamina, and the ability to perform under high-pressure, time-sensitive conditions.
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Role: EMT-Intermediate Reports to: EMS Supervisor or Paramedic Field Supervisor
An EMT-Intermediate (EMT-I) provides advanced prehospital emergency medical care beyond the EMT-Basic scope, including certain medications and advanced airway techniques, under medical protocols. They respond to emergency calls, assess patients, deliver treatment en route, and hand off care to hospital staff. The role requires sound clinical judgment, physical stamina, and the ability to perform under high-pressure, time-sensitive conditions.
- Respond to emergency calls and assess patient condition on scene
- Administer authorized medications and advanced airway interventions per protocol
- Provide basic and intermediate life support during transport
What's inside the document.
One-paragraph plain-English explanation of the role's outcome and scope.
9 responsibilities phrased the way the work is actually done.
5 qualifications a candidate must have to perform on day 30.
3 qualifications that would make a candidate excellent in year two.
6 skill chips you can copy directly into your ATS.
EMS Supervisor or Paramedic Field Supervisor
A complete document set.
- Word document (.docx) — fully editable
- PDF — signature-ready
- Google Docs — one-click copy to your Drive
- 12 months of updates to this document
- Commercial-use licence for internal and client work
The work, not the title.
- Respond to emergency calls and assess patient condition on scene
- Administer authorized medications and advanced airway interventions per protocol
- Provide basic and intermediate life support during transport
- Monitor vital signs and patient status continuously en route
- Communicate patient condition to hospital staff for handoff
- Operate and maintain ambulance equipment and medical supplies
- Complete accurate patient care reports and documentation
- Coordinate with EMT-Basic partners, paramedics, and dispatch
- Follow infection control and safety protocols on every call
Required — and what would make a candidate excellent.
- Current EMT-Intermediate (EMT-I) certification/licensure as required by state and employer
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
- Current CPR/BLS certification
- Ability to lift and move patients and equipment safely
- Strong communication skills under high-stress conditions
- Prior EMT-Basic or field experience
- ACLS or PALS certification
- Experience with electronic patient care reporting systems
Eight steps from download to publish.
- 01Open the EMT-Intermediate job description in Word or your one-click Google Docs copy.
- 02Replace placeholders for company name, reporting line, and location with your specifics.
- 03Tighten the summary to one paragraph that names the team's outcome, not just the role.
- 04Edit the responsibilities to match the actual scope of the seat — aim for 6 to 8 items, not 12.
- 05Separate required qualifications from preferred. Required is what a candidate must have to do the work on day 30; preferred is what would make them excellent in year two.
- 06Add salary range guidance using BLS, Payscale, or your own band data — do not copy generic figures.
- 07Have the hiring manager and one peer read it. Cut anything that wouldn't survive a candidate question.
- 08Publish to your ATS, intranet, and external careers page.
The right document at the right moment.
Use this EMT-Intermediate job description any time you are opening or reopening a seat at this level. The mid band sets the calibration — copy the document, tighten it to your specific scope, and circulate to the hiring panel before the first interview.
The reporting line (EMS Supervisor or Paramedic Field Supervisor) and skills list are starting points. Override either if your org structure or stack differs from the norm — the template is a draft, not a contract.
Honest answers before you download.
- What's the difference between EMT-Basic and EMT-Intermediate?
- EMT-Intermediate certification allows a broader scope of practice than EMT-Basic, such as certain medications and advanced airway devices, but is less extensive than paramedic-level care; exact scope depends on state protocols.
- Is EMT-Intermediate certification recognized in every state?
- No; EMT-I certification levels and scope of practice vary by state, and some states have phased out the intermediate tier in favor of the national paramedic model.
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This EMT-Intermediate job description is a professionally drafted starting point for your hiring process and is not legal advice. Hiring practice varies by jurisdiction (e.g. pay-transparency laws differ across US states and AU jurisdictions). Adapt this document for your specific location and have employment counsel review any clauses you add before publishing. Salary varies by region, employer type, and experience. Reference BLS or current industry surveys for ranges. Full disclaimer.