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Where EMTs Can Apply Today!
Looking for EMT or Paramedic jobs in San Diego. This page lists every major ambulance provider hiring in the county with direct links to apply. Whether you’re new in EMS or looking to switch companies, this is the fastest way to compare openings in one place. If you're looking for information on how to become an EMT in San Diego County Click Here.
IFT or 9-1-1?
IFT or 9-1-1?
IFT – Interfacility Transport (All Other Companies)
IFT agencies move patients between hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, specialty care units, and residences.
For new EMTs, IFT is often the BEST entry point into the EMS field, and here’s why:
Much more schedule flexibility
Easier to get part-time shifts if you’re in school
Can transition between full-time and part-time more easily
Consistent, predictable call types
A calmer pace that allows new EMTs to build confidence and communication skills
Ideal for students who do not want rigid bid or Kelly schedules
Excellent exposure to chronic care, CCT environments, and hospital operations
IFT allows you to master the fundamentals — patient movement, documentation, customer service, and teamwork — in a setting that supports both work and school. Many EMTs begin in IFT, gain experience, and then move into 911 work when they feel ready.
9-1-1 - Emergency Response (Falck & AMR)
These are the official 9-1-1 providers in the region. They respond to emergency calls, which often means:
Fast-paced, unpredictable call types
Operating as part of a medic–EMT team
Higher acuity patients
Less flexibility in scheduling
Traditional EMS bid systems or Kelly schedules
This pathway is ideal for EMTs who already know they want to move into paramedic school or pursue a long-term emergency medicine career.
Which Should You Choose?
Which Should You Choose?
If you’re brand new to EMS, working while in school, or want a more controlled introduction to patient care, IFT is highly recommended. If your long-term goal is paramedic school or emergency response, you can start in IFT and transition to 911 with a strong foundation already built
IFT
IFT
Name: San Diego Ambulance Services
Link to Apply
SDAS provides private ambulance transport across San Diego County — everything from interfacility transfers, discharges, medevac, radiology transports, bariatric transports, long-distance, and non-emergency work. Great IFT option for new or experienced EMTs.
Name: Express Ambulance
Link to Apply
Express Ambulance runs 24/7 non-emergency basic life support ambulance services, long-distance transports, special-event medical standby, and critical-care/non-emergency transports — solid IFT-style work with flexible schedule potential.
Name: MaxCare Ambulance
Link to Apply
Express Ambulance runs 24/7 non-emergency basic life support ambulance services, long-distance transports, special-event medical standby, and critical-care/non-emergency transports — solid IFT-style work with flexible schedule potential.
Name: Care Ambulance
Link to Apply
Care Medical Transportation is permitted through San Diego County as a non-emergency transport agency — suitable for EMTs wanting regular IFT shifts rather than unpredictable 911 calls.
Name: Symbiosis Ambulance
Link to Apply
Symbiosis provides professional ambulance transport (ground and air), urgent-care linkage, event-based services, and non-emergency transports across California — good for EMTs interested in versatile EMS work outside the 911 system.
Name: AirCare Ambulance
Link to Apply
Symbiosis provides professional ambulance transport (ground and air), urgent-care linkage, event-based services, and non-emergency transports across California — good for EMTs interested in versatile EMS work outside the 911 system.
9-1-1
9-1-1
Name: Falck San Diego
Link to Apply
Falck provides 911 ambulance services across San Diego. EMTs and Paramedics on 911 units respond to emergency calls city-wide. The agency emphasizes high standards, strong leadership teams, and frequent training to ensure readiness.
Name: American Medical Response (AMR) - San Diego
Link to Apply
AMR is one of the largest EMS providers in the region, handling both emergency 911 calls and non-emergency patient transport. EMTs and Paramedics at AMR support high call volumes and an extensive network of EMS services.
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