EMS Student- September 2024 Class

Global Medical Response Inc
US - Kentucky - Erlanger
June 26, 2024

American Medical Response (AMR)

Erlanger, KY

EMT Academy

$15.00 /hr. starting rate

Application deadline - August 26th

This American Medical Response Sponsored Academy begins mid-September 2024!

Earn while you learn to be an Emergency Medical Technician

American Medical Response - Erlanger is offering a unique opportunity for individuals interested in a rewarding career in pre-hospital medicine.

What is an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)?

The primary focus of the 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.

About the Program:

The eligible candidate will be hired as an employee and compensated a training wage while in attendance at EMT Academy at AMR-Erlanger. The Academy is a rigorous eight week program which qualifies the employee to take the EMT National Registry and local area protocols exam. There is no cost for the class and all books, tuition, fees and uniforms will be paid by AMR Erlanger. Class will meet Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm. 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 right candidates must:

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

What happens after passing the course?

After successful completion of the course, the employee will be required to pass the EMT National Registry and local area protocols exam. Upon successful completion, the employee will be required to work for AMR-Erlanger for a period of at least one full year and assigned their full time shift, along with completing new employee training.

They will also qualify for benefits including:

Excellent benefit package including medical, dental, life, vision, disability and 401(k) plan with company match
Paid Time Off (PTO) hours
Opportunities for professional growth
Response to nationwide disasters

Immunization Requirements
You must obtain the listed immunizations or have current written records of immunizations and submit verification (readable copies) for each of the applicable immunizations to our office no later than the start of the class. Include the name of the facility and practitioner, official seal, stamp or log of the facility/practitioner and date of the immunizations. Please be sure to make copies of your immunization records. Originals will not be returned
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) - positive titer Only - within the last 5 years
• Hepatitis B - positive titer Only - within the last 5 years
• Chicken pox (Varicella) - positive titer Only - within the last 5 years
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis (TDAP) - proof of immunization - within the last 5 years
• Meningitis vaccination - proof of immunization - within the last 5 years
• TB/PPD - negative TB/PPD skin test within the last 3 months
• Influenza vaccination -
• Only needed if course falls between November-April

GUIDING VALUES AND BEHAVIORS
Student/Employee must consistently exhibit our guiding principles:
• Patient Care - We continually earn the privilege to care for our patients. It is at the forefront of everything we do.
• One Team - We respect each other and achieve together what no individual can alone.
• Innovation - We are driven to develop solutions that inspire progress.
• Vigilance - We will never waver in our commitment to safety and preparedness in the fulfillment of our duties.
• Ownership - We are accountable for what we do and take pride in how we do it.
• Citizenship - We are dedicated to being good stewards in the communities we serve.

This American Medical Response Sponsored Academy begins mid-September 2024!

EEO Statement

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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