EMS Student

## More Information about this Job **An Earn While You Learn Opportunity sponsored by AMR** **EMT ACADEMY - FULL-TIME STUDENT** **EARN WHILE YOU LEARN TO BE AN EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN** **(PLEASE READ ALL THE DETAILS)** AMR is offering a unique opportunity for individuals interested in a rewarding career in pre-hospital medicine. 91% of AMR students that successfully completed the course are still currently happily employed, so far 20% of them have taken the opportunity to pursue their Paramedic certification. **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 a full-time employee and compensated a training wage while in attendance at the EMT Academy, sponsored by AMR. The academy is a rigorous six-week program which qualifies the employee to take the National Registry of EMT exam. Upon successful completion of the National Registry EMT exam, the employee will apply for a Montana State EMCT-EMT Basic Certification. There is no cost for the class and all books, tuition, fees, and uniforms will be paid by AMR. Upon successful completion of the class, all tests and state certification, the employee will be transferred to an EMT position. **\*This program will begin 8/31/2026.\*** Training is about 4 months, goes into December - EXAMPLE - Students will attend orientation at AMR Billings operations first on August 28th before starting classes at Billings, Montana Operations on August 31st (Address: 1701 Montana Ave, Billings, Montana 59101). Orientation and class start dates to follow. EMT Academy is an instructor-led, hands-on training program that is held a couple of days a week, Tuesday and Thursday 6 pm to 10 pm **Candidate prerequisite requirements:** - Be at least 18 years old - Have a HS diploma or GED - Have a valid Montana Driver License with NO Restrictions - Successfully complete thorough pre-employment screening which includes motor vehicle and criminal background checks, drug testing and a physical agility test (PLEASE NOTE: Drug screening includes THC/Marijuana. Applicants who test positive for THC/Marijuana will be disqualified) - **Sign 12-month service commitment/agreement contract** **What happens after passing the course?** After successful completion of the course, the employee will be eligible to take a written and skills test through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). Once certified by the NREMT, the employee will then submit the required documentation to the state to obtain their Montana EMCT-EMT Basic certification. Upon receipt of the State of Montana EMCT-EMT Basic certification, the employee will receive their full-time position assignment within the AMR Montana business unit. They will also qualify for benefits including: - Excellent benefit package including medical, dental, life, vision, disability and 401(k) with company match - Paid Time Off (PTO) hours - Opportunities for professional growth *This document in no way constitutes a contract of employment. This description is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all skills, duties, or responsibilities associated with the job. Management reserves the right to revise the job, or to require that other or different tasks be performed, should circumstances change (i.e., changes in personnel, workload, or technological development).* Why Choose AMR? AMR is one of Global Medical Response’s (GMR) family of solutions. Our GMR teams deliver compassionate, qua…