EMT Academy- Military Pipeline (Multiple Locations)

Global Medical Response•Syracuse, NY

13h

About The Position

American Medical Response (AMR) is offering a unique opportunity through its Military EMT Academy for individuals interested in a rewarding career in pre-hospital medicine. This program is designed to build a pipeline of individuals interested in future EMT classes. The EMT Academy is a rigorous 8–12-week program offered throughout the year which qualifies the employee to take the NREMT exam. There is no cost for the class, and all books, tuition, fees and uniforms will be paid by AMR. Upon successful completion of the class, all tests and state certification, the employee will be supported in their application for an EMT position at AMR. The primary focus of an EMT is to provide basic emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation, and functions as part of a comprehensive EMS response under medical oversight. An EMT performs interventions with the basic equipment typically found on an ambulance and is a link from the scene to the emergency health care system.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old
Have proof of a HS diploma or GED
Valid Driver’s License
Have all required immunizations
Successfully complete the pre-employment screening which includes motor vehicle and criminal background checks, drug testing and a physical agility test
Be an Active-Duty Service Member within 180 days of EAS with command approval.

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.
Be a link from the scene to the emergency health care system.