EMT Academy Recruit at Berkeley County Emergency Ambulance Authority

Martinsburg, West Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Jun, 26

Salary

20.15

Posted On

28 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Emergency Medical Technician Training, Clinical Rotations, EMS Instruction, National Registry Certification, State Certification, Field Preceptorship, Background Check, Physical Agility, Psychological Evaluation

Industry

Public Safety

Description

Description Berkeley County Emergency Ambulance Authority (BCEAA) is seeking motivated individuals to join our EMT Academy. This is a paid, entry-level opportunity designed for candidates with little to no prior EMS experience who are eager to start a career in emergency medicine. During this 8-week program, recruits will engage in a combination of lectures, hands-on training, and clinical rotations led by certified EMS instructors with extensive field experience. Upon successful completion of the EMT course portion of the academy, recruits will be eligible to sit for the National Registry and West Virginia state certification exams. After obtaining certification, recruits will complete a 120-hour field preceptorship to fulfill the final requirements of the academy. BCEAA offers competitive pay with an enhanced benefit package to include: Medical, dental and vision insurance provided at no cost to the employee and a 50% cost share for family coverage. Generous paid time off for vacation and sick time which begins to accrue on day 1 of employment. Pension plan through the WV Consolidated Public Retirement Board. Full uniform issuance at no cost to the employee. Employee wellness program which includes free gym memberships as well as a peer-to-peer support team. Compensation: $17/hour during training $20.15/hour upon certification (may be higher based on previous relevant experience) Selection Process We expect to finalize selections by Friday, May 8th with the academy beginning on Monday, June 8th. Candidates who receive tentative offers following interviews must successfully pass the following evaluation steps before starting training: Background check DOT physical exam Drug screening Physical agility test Psychological evaluation Please send inquiries to info@bceaa.com. We expect to close applications on or about April 20th. Requirements Education Must be at least 18 years of age High School Diploma or Equivalent

Responsibilities

Recruits will participate in an 8-week EMT Academy featuring lectures, hands-on training, and clinical rotations led by certified instructors. Upon course completion, certified recruits will fulfill final requirements by completing a 120-hour field preceptorship.