**Kickstart Your Career with UPMC’s Paid EMT Training Program!** **Are you ready to embark on a rewarding career in emergency medical services? Whether you’re looking for a new career path or are a recent high school graduate, UPMC has an incredible opportunity for you! In collaboration with the Pennsylvania College of Technology, we offer a 16-week paid Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Training program.** **Program Highlights:** + **Paid Training: Earn $17.38 per hour while you learn.** + **Career Advancement: Transition into a full-time EMT role with an increased hourly rate of $17.78 upon successful completion and certification.** + **Sign-On Bonus: Full-time EMTs are eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus with a one-year work commitment.** **What You’ll Do:** + **Hands-On Experience: Participate in field rotations, starting with observation and progressing to patient contact and treatment under the guidance of certified EMTs and Paramedics.** + **Comprehensive Training: Prepare for the National Registry cognitive and psychomotor examinations while maintaining full-time employment with UPMC.** + **Real-World Skills: Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls, provide immediate care, and operate emergency vehicles.** **Requirements:** + **Age and License: Must be 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license.** + **Commitment: A one-year work commitment to UPMC Susquehanna Regional Emergency Medical Services is required.** **Program Details:** + **Start Date: Classes begin January 14, 2025, and run through May 8, 2025.** + **Location: Penn College’s Main Campus.** + **Education Agreement: Tuition and other fees are covered by UPMC Susquehanna Regional Emergency Medical Services.** **Key Responsibilities:** + **Master EMT Knowledge** : Demonstrate cognitive competency through quizzes and examinations. + **Hone Your Skills** : Show psychomotor competency by completing practical stations and field performance. + **Field Experience** : Successfully complete the required number of field contacts, objectives, and scheduled hours at Susquehanna Regional EMS. + **Emergency Response** : Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls, providing efficient and immediate care to critically injured or ill patients. + **Safety First** : Select and use personal protective equipment appropriate to the level of anticipated hazard. + **Effective Communication** : Interact and communicate with a diverse group of patients using excellent customer service skills. + **Patient Care** : Perform patient assessments and provide basic life support for patients of all ages, initiating prehospital care according to established standards. + **Team Coordination** : Communicate effectively with the communications center and fire/EMS units using UHF, VHF, and cellular telephones. + **Commitment to Quality** : Commit to high-quality, safe work practices and encourage others to do the same. Identify and address processes or systems that could lead to inefficiencies or unsafe conditions. + **Accurate Documentation** : Complete patient records and required state charts for all transports and transfers, including a detailed narrative of the patient’s condition. + **Vehicle Operation** : Safely operate emergency vehicles, ambulances, wheelchair vans, and passenger vans under routine and emergency conditions, in accordance with state regulations. + **Support Functions** : Perform support tasks such as restocking and maintaining inventory of supplies and equipment, cleaning equipment, transporting equipment and specimens, and ensuring smooth inter- and intra-departmental operations. Join UPMC’s EMT Pre-Apprenticeship program and take the first step towards a fulfilling career in emergency medical services. **Apply today** and start your journey with UPMC! Are you ready to start a rewarding career in emergency medical services? Here’s what you need to join our team: **Educational Requirements:** + **High School Diploma or Equivalent** : A foundational requirement to ensure you have the necessary educational background. **Age Requirement:** + **18 Years or Older** : Applicants must be at least 18 years old to apply. **Enrollment:** + **Penn College EMT Program** : Gain successful enrollment, including passing the FISDAP entrance examination. **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:** + **Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)** : Certification required. + **Driver’s License** : A valid driver’s license is necessary. **Post-Training Certifications:** + **National Registry Certification** : Obtain EMT level certification within 30 days of course completion. + **Pennsylvania EMT Certification** : Obtain certification with EMS Vehicle Operator (EMSVO) endorsement within 30 days of course completion. + **Emergency Vehicle Driver Training (EVDT)** : Successfully complete this program. + **Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)** : Successfully complete this program. + **American Heart Association CPR for Healthcare Providers** : Successfully complete this program. + **Hazardous Materials – Awareness Level** : Successfully complete this program. + **NIMS/ICS Programs** : Successfully complete NIMS/ICS 100, 200, 700, & 800 programs. **Clearances:** + **Act 33 with Renewal** + **Act 34 with Renewal** + **Act 73 FBI Clearance with Renewal** Join our team and embark on a fulfilling career in emergency medical services. **Apply today** and take the first step towards making a difference in your community!