EMT Student
About The Position
American Medical Response - Hawaii is offering a unique opportunity for individuals interested in a rewarding career in pre-hospital medicine. Earn while you learn to be an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). The eligible candidate will be hired as an employee and compensated at a training wage while in attendance at Crafton Hills College through AMR - Hawaii. The program is a rigorous fourteen-week training period which qualifies the employee to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (“NREMT”) - EMT Examination. There is no cost for the class and all books, tuition, fees and uniforms will be paid by AMR Hawaii. Upon successful completion of the class, all tests and state certification, the employee will be transferred to an EMT position with an increase to the EMT compensation rate. The primary focus of the EMT is to provide basic medical care and transportation for emergency and non-emergency 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 Hawaii Driver’s License
- CPR (Current holder of American Heart Association BLS CPR Certification)
- First-Aid (Current holder of American Heart Association First-Aid certification)
- 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
- Successful completion of basic literacy and mathematics exam
Responsibilities
- Provide basic medical care and transportation for emergency and non-emergency patients.
- Function as part of a comprehensive EMS response under medical oversight.
- Perform interventions with basic equipment typically found on an ambulance.
- Act as a link from the scene to the emergency health care system.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Life
- Vision
- Disability
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Opportunities for professional growth
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
