EMT Academy- January 2027 Class

Global Medical Response; Buffalo (NY); Sur place; USD 20 000 - 28 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Résumé du poste

American Medical Response (AMR) in Buffalo, NY is offering a unique EMT Academy program that allows you to earn while you learn. This eleven-week course qualifies you to take the NYS EMT-B exam, with all books, tuition, fees and uniforms paid by AMR Buffalo.

Successful completion and state certification leads to a full-time EMT position with an increased pay rate. The deadline to apply is November 16th, 2026, with a starting pay of $17.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• 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.

Connaissances

Age 18+

Valid Driver's License

Immunizations

Background check

Agility test

Formation

HS diploma or GED

Description du poste

American Medical Response (AMR)

Buffalo, NY

EMT Academy

Application deadline - November 16th, 2026

$17.50/hr. starting pay

Earn while you learn to be an Emergency Medical Technician

American Medical Response - Buffalo 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-Buffalo. The Academy is a rigorous eleven weekprogram which qualifies the employee to take the New York State Department of Health Emergency Medical Technician exam. There is no cost for the class and all books, tuition, fees and uniforms will be paid by AMR Buffalo. 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 eligible to take a written and skills test offered by the NYS Department of Health (NYS EMT-B) and will be required to work for AMR-Buffalo for a period of at least one year.

Upon receipt of the state EMT-B certification, employees will be assigned their full-time shift and complete 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

This American Medical Response Sponsored Academy begins January 2027!

Why Choose AMR?

AMR is one of Global Medical Response (GMR) family of solutions. Our GMR teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world at www.AtaMomentsNotice.com.

GMR's Core Behaviors

-keep care at the center, raise your hand, seek to understand, find a way together and be accountable- unite our teams and set us apart in emergency medical services.

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.

Fixed Rate Position: $17.50/hr.

Check out our careers site benefits page to learn more about our benefit options.

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