Atrium Health EMS Emergency Medical Technician Trainee - Interfacility Ground Transport

Advocate Health • Charlotte, NC

6d • $19 - $28

About The Position

Atrium Health is hiring an Emergency Medical Technician Trainee for interfacility ground transport. This is a trainee role and is not intended for individuals who are already certified EMTs. The trainee responds to emergency and nonemergency calls and supports patient care and transport under supervision. The role requires safe operation of authorized emergency vehicles, maintaining vehicle and equipment readiness, communicating with dispatch and care teams, completing documentation, and participating in training and certification activities. No prior EMS experience is required. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to obtain EMT certification within a defined timeframe. The schedule is 40 hours per week. The listed pay range is $18.85–$28.30.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain EMT certification within a defined timeframe.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a college-level English course, or possession of a high school diploma or high school equivalency certificate, or successful completion of an exam assessing basic reading comprehension at a minimum eleventh-grade level.
• No prior EMS experience is required.
• Safe vehicle operation, communication and teamwork, situational awareness, and ability to follow protocols and direction.
• Physical ability to perform essential job functions, including heavy work and exerting up to 200 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 25 pounds constantly.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in customer service, healthcare, or safety-sensitive roles.
• Basic medical terminology and concepts at a training level.
• Familiarity with EMS operations.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to learn quickly in a structured training environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate authorized emergency vehicles in emergency and nonemergency situations in compliance with policy and training.
• Respond to emergency and nonemergency calls to support patient care and transport under supervision.
• Maintain readiness of vehicles, equipment, and supplies.
• Communicate effectively with dispatch, healthcare professionals, and EMS team members.
• Complete required documentation, reports, and logs.
• Participate in required education, training, and certification activities.
• Represent the organization professionally in community and patient interactions.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Potential premium pay, incentive pay for select positions, and annual increases based on performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED