EMT Rookie School #56

MEMS•Little Rock, AR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Launch your EMS career with hands-on paid training as a full-time employee! MEMS offers college-level class instruction at our headquarters in downtown Little Rock. Our next program begins August 17th, 2026! To be considered for MEMS EMT Rookie School, you must meet specific requirements. Qualified candidates who are selected for Rookie School will be hired as full-time employees and paid an hourly rate of $12.50. Rookie students are asked to sign a Tuition Reimbursement Agreement to work for MEMS in a full-time capacity for 18 months beginning their first day of class. Student/employees attend our 9-week, full-time, in-house EMT training, and are offered full benefits beginning October 1st. After successfully completing the program and obtaining an Arkansas state EMT license and National Registry certification, full-time employment continues with EMT field training. Once complete, new EMTs are paired with a crew partner and assigned their own shift slot. Full-time newly licensed EMTs receive hourly pay of $17.25.

Requirements

Achieved a high school diploma or equivalent.
Possess a current, valid Arkansas driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Minimum age of 19 at the start of class.
Be physically fit and able to pass a physical examination.
Attained acceptable scores on a recent college placement exam (e.g., Accuplacer entrance exam).
Pass a pre-employment drug screening.
Pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

Attend a 9-week, full-time, in-house EMT training program.
Obtain an Arkansas state EMT license.
Obtain National Registry certification.
Continue full-time employment with EMT field training.
Work for MEMS in a full-time capacity for 18 months.
Be paired with a crew partner and assigned a shift slot after completing training.