EMT Intern at UPMC

Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jun, 26

Salary

19.0

Posted On

25 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Assessment, Basic Life Support, Emergency Vehicle Operation, Customer Service, Communication, Record Keeping, Inventory Maintenance, Hazardous Materials Awareness, CPR Certification, EMT Knowledge, Psychomotor Skills, Field Performance

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Whether you're seeking a new career or are a high school graduate eager to join an exceptional team, look no further! Interested in becoming an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)? UPMC is offering a paid 10‑week training program, followed by a 2-year work commitment upon successful completion. Class will start on Monday, June 22, 2026 This is a full-time position, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. Training will be conducted at our Lemoyne Education Facility, located at 3 Walnut Street, Lemoyne, PA. Upon successful completion of training and certification, your employment as an EMT will continue based on our operational schedule. Positions are available in Dauphin, York, and Adams counties. To qualify, candidates must: Be at least 18 years old Hold a valid driver’s license Possess a high school diploma or GED The salary for this position is $19.00/hour, along with a comprehensive total rewards package. Apply today to learn more and take the next step toward an exciting career as an EMT! Responsibilities: Demonstrates cognitive competency of EMT knowledge measured by quizzes and examinations. Demonstrates psychomotor competency of EMT skills measured by completion of practical stations and field performance. Demonstrates successful completion of the required number of field contacts, field objectives, and scheduled field hours at Community LifeTeam EMS. Successful completion of Emergency Vehicle Driver Training (EVDT) program. Successful completion of American Heart Association CPR program for Healthcare Providers. Successful completion of a Hazardous Materials Awareness level program. Successful completion of NIMS/ICS 100, 200, 700, & 800 programs. Responds to emergency and non-emergency ambulance responses to provide efficient and immediate care to include the critically injured or ill. Selects and uses personal protective equipment appropriate to the level of anticipated hazard. Interacts and communicates with a diverse group of patients utilizing customer service skills. Perform patient assessment and patient care at the basic life support level for patients of all age groups, including the initiation of prehospital care in accordance with established standards or policies to patients suffering from traumatic injuries or medical emergencies. Perform necessary communication with communications center, Fire/EMS units utilizing UHF, VHF and cellular telephones. Commit to high quality, safe work; encourage others to have similar standards. Identify processes/systems that could lead to inefficient practices, unsafe conditions, errors or adverse events. Understand that patient safety is everyone's responsibility. Complete patient records and required state charts on all transports and transfers performed. Complete a legible narrative description of the patient's condition. Operate emergency vehicles, ambulances, wheelchair vans, and passenger vans under routine and emergency conditions in a safe, controlled manner in accordance with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Vehicle Code and Department of Health. Provide prehospital transportation of emergency or non-emergency patients, locally, out of region, or out of state. Perform support functions such as restocking and inventory maintenance of supplies and equipment, cleaning of equipment, transport of equipment, transport specimens to diagnostic testing areas, and transport of equipment (inter- and intra-departmental). High School Diploma (or equivalent) required. 18 years of age or older Gain successful enrollment to Community LifeTeam EMSs program to include FISDAP entrance examination. Background checks and clearances (per UPMC policy)? Health requirements (per UPMC policy) Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: State issued driver's license that is current. Successful obtainment of National Registry Certification at the EMT level within 30 days of course completion. Successful obtainment of Pennsylvania Department of Health Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification with Emergency Medical Services Vehicle Operator (EMSVO) endorsement within 30 days of course completion. Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal Act 33 with renewal Act 34 with renewal Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include demonstrating competency in EMT knowledge and skills through examinations and practical performance, and responding to emergency and non-emergency ambulance calls to provide immediate care to critically injured or ill patients. Duties also involve operating emergency vehicles safely, completing required documentation, and performing support functions like restocking equipment.