EMT Academy

PRIORITY ONDEMAND • Florence, SC

22d • $16 - $16 • Hybrid

About The Position

Guardian Ambulance is accepting applications for its December EMT Training Academy in Florence, South Carolina. The 16-week academy prepares participants to become certified EMT-Basics through online instruction, instructor-led in-person labs, and clinical rotations. Training is provided by Guardian Ambulance in conjunction with a South Carolina Department of Public Health-approved training institution. The class start date is to be determined, with an estimated start in the first or second week of December; the end date is also to be determined.

Participants are expected to attend and fully engage in all classes, labs, and clinical rotations, complete prompt licensing testing after the course, and work full-time for Guardian Ambulance for at least 24 months following licensure. Graduates are offered a full-time EMT-B position. The academy provides a student wage of $16 per hour, tuition coverage, textbooks and uniforms, and licensing and National Registry exam fees, including up to two National Registry exam sittings within two months of successful academy completion.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Hold a valid and current driver's license.
• Pass a pre-employment interview and pre-employment testing.
• Pass a background check, including Motor Vehicle Record screening.
• Pass a drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Attend and fully participate in all classes, labs, and clinical rotations.
• Complete at least 10 live patient contacts during clinical rotations at various Guardian Ambulance locations.
• Take the licensing examination promptly after completing the course.
• Commit to full-time employment with Guardian Ambulance for at least 24 months following licensure.

Benefits

• $16 per hour student wage
• Full-time employee benefits
• Tuition coverage
• Textbooks and uniforms provided
• Licensing and National Registry exam fees included, with up to two National Registry exam sittings within two months of successfully completing the academy

What This Job Offers

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