Paramedic In Training

Position Summary

King County Medic One (KCM1) is establishing a hiring list for the position(s) of Paramedic In Training. Regardless of current EMS certification level, new hires will be required to successfully complete the University of Washington Michael K. Copass Paramedic Training Program (PMT) which can last five (5) months (accelerated program) or up to one (1) year (traditional program). Upon completion, Paramedics In Training will become probationary Paramedics with KCM
1. Paramedics are required to work 102, 24‑hour shifts per year with a starting hourly wage of $49.51 (after 4 years of service).

King County Medic One is a county‑operated public EMS service that is the sole provider of pre‑hospital 911 Advanced Life Support (ALS) in South King County, Washington, responding only to ALS‑level 911 calls. With nine medic units (staffed with 2 paramedics each), in an area of approximately 500 square miles, with a population of approximately 900,000 people, we currently employ over 80 Paramedics as well as other support staff.

Come learn more about King County Medic One, the Paramedic In Training recruitment and testing process, and more. Bring your questions! There is no need to RSVP, just show up to the open house that best fits your schedule. While the presentation will be the same, you are welcome to attend as many of the open houses as you would like.

• January 7th, 2026 at 10:00am PST
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• January 27th, 2026 at 2:00pm PST
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• January 10th, 2026 at 10:00am PST
• January 10th, 2026 at 1:00pm PST

Named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.

The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro‑equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.

We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti‑racial and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.

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KCM1–South King County and Harborview Medical Center–Downtown Seattle.

This position is eligible for King County leave, holiday pay, insurance, and other benefits. Please contact the recruiter on the posting for any additional questions regarding associated benefits.

• Participate as part of a response team to predetermined types of emergencies requiring paramedic services, including structure fires and hazardous materials (Haz Mat) incidents, mass casualty incidents (MCI) and weapons of mass destruction (WMD) events; provide appropriate ALS care to patients in unusual environments such as low‑angle and vehicle extrication rescue incidents; determine and provide, within the context of patient care guidelines and physician oversight, the most appropriate treatment for patients out of the hospital, including appropriate mode of patient transport and destination.
• Communicate with patient(s) and/or family regarding medical condition; transport patient(s) in an emergency vehicle and deliver patient(s) to an appropriate medical facility.
• Perform key shift change activities and discuss pertinent issues with Medical Services…