EMT Academy

Monroe Ambulance•City of Rochester, NY

9h•$16•Onsite

About The Position

Earn While You Learn Program Class starts February 16, 2026 Monroe Ambulance is looking to add passionate individuals who want to become an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) to our network of first responders. Through our established EMT Academy Course, we will provide you with the training and skills necessary to succeed within this career path. We are looking for those who are seeking to shape a new culture of EMS within our region. About the company For 50 years, Monroe Ambulance has served our community with Quality, Compassion, and Integrity—values that define not only how we care for our patients, but also how we care for our people. As a second-generation, family-led organization, we are deeply committed to being an employer of choice, fostering an environment where every employee feels known, valued, and supported to do their best work. What is an EMT?: An Emergency Medical Technicians-Basic (EMT-B) responds to emergency calls to provide efficient and immediate care to the critically ill and injured, and to transport the patient to a medical facility, as well as interfacility transfers. After receiving the call for service, the EMT-B responds to the address or location given, using the most expeditious route, depending on traffic and weather conditions. The EMT-B must observe traffic ordinances and regulations concerning emergency vehicle operation. Earn a rate of pay while in the EMT Academy: $16.00 per hour Comprehensive benefit package – including 401k, paid time off, medical, dental, and more EMT-B Academy is: 8-week EMT-B certification class, which qualifies the employee to take the New York State Department of Health Emergency Medical Technician Exam. There is no cost for the class; all books, fees and uniforms are paid for by Monroe Ambulance Upon successful completion of the class, all tests and state certification, the employee will be transferred into an EMT position with an increase to the EMT compensation rate Note: A one-year employment contract is required upon acceptance into the academy program. Additional Salary Detail: The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, years of experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations. Monroe Ambulance is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law.

Requirements

Must attend all classes, be on time for class and shift
Must maintain an average of 70% or above throughout the course
Must pass NYS EMT-B practical and written exam
Must possess a valid NYS driver's license
Must be at least 18 years old
Failure to comply to any of above requirements, may result in removal from course

Responsibilities

An Emergency Medical Technicians-Basic (EMT-B) responds to emergency calls to provide efficient and immediate care to the critically ill and injured, and to transport the patient to a medical facility, as well as interfacility transfers.
After receiving the call for service, the EMT-B responds to the address or location given, using the most expeditious route, depending on traffic and weather conditions.
The EMT-B must observe traffic ordinances and regulations concerning emergency vehicle operation.