Earn While You Learn

Global Medical Response•Tucson, AZ

14h•Onsite

About The Position

AMR is offering a unique opportunity for individuals interested in a rewarding career in pre-hospital medicine through its Earn While You Learn program. This program hires individuals as full-time employees and provides compensation with a training wage while they attend the EMT Academy, sponsored by AMR. The academy is a rigorous six-week program designed to equip employees with the knowledge and skills necessary to become an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and qualify them to take the National Registry of EMT exam. Upon successful completion of the exam and obtaining the Arizona State EMCT-EMT Basic Certification, employees will be transferred to an EMT position. AMR covers all costs associated with the training, including books, tuition, fees, and uniforms. The program aims to prepare individuals for a career in basic emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old
Have a HS diploma or GED
Have a valid Driver License with NO Restrictions
Successfully complete thorough pre-employment screening (motor vehicle and criminal background checks, drug testing, physical agility test). Note: Drug screening includes THC/Marijuana; applicants testing positive will be disqualified.
Successfully complete a Reading Assessment administered by Pima College and meet entrance standards
Sign 18-month service commitment/agreement

Nice To Haves

Pursue Paramedic certification after successful completion of the EMT course.

Responsibilities

Provide basic emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients.
Perform interventions with basic equipment typically found on an ambulance.
Function as part of a comprehensive EMS response under medical oversight.
Act as a link from the scene to the emergency health care system.