EMT Apprentice

Geisinger; United States; On-site; USD 18,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits start day 1

Tuition reimbursement up to 5000/yr

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) with Geisinger contributions

Generous PTO

Wellness program

Job summary

Geisinger Lewistown Hospital is seeking qualified candidates for an EMT training program. Classes run in Danville and EMS stations, totaling 40 hours per week in a full-time arrangement.

Compensation begins at $15.00 per hour during training, with a path to EMT certification and a pay increase after transition. Expect classroom instruction, Monday–Friday schedules with occasional Saturdays, and a two-year commitment after program completion.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or preferred.
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Operate an emergency vehicle in compliance with code and travel safely.
• Communicate and coordinate with dispatchers, supervisors, and leaders.
• Care for and maintain equipment and vehicles; report deficiencies.
• Accurately document patient care and transportation.
• Complete on-the-job training topics including CPR, AED, first aid, and EMS operations.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Location: Geisinger Lewistown Hospital (GLH)

Shift: Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Worker Type: Regular

Exemption Status: No

Job Summary: Classes Start 1/25/2027 -3 days a week in Danville; 2 days at various EMS stations -Full Time Opportunity -Benefits start day 1

Job Duties:

• Operates the emergency vehicle in compliance with the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code to ensure safe travel.
• Responsible for communication and coordination with communication center dispatchers, supervisors, and other leaders.
• Responsible for the care and maintenance of equipment and vehicles and reports any deficiencies.
• Responsible for the accurate documentation of patient care and transportation.
• On the Job Training includes learning: Regulatory Requirements, Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation, Automated External Defibrillators, First Aid, Customer Service, Emergency Medical Technician Didactic Program, Emergency Vehicle Operations, Lifting, Moving, Transferring, Mass Casualty Incident, Prehospital Trauma Life Support, International Trauma Life Support, and Scan Emergence Medical Services.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details:

Program Highlights

• Earn $15.00 per hour during the Full Time training program.
• Attend classroom instruction and training Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturday sessions.
• Prepare for and sit for EMT certification upon successful completion of the program.
• Transition into an EMT position after certification with a pay increase
• Two-year employment commitment required following program completion.

Benefits start day 1!!

• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) anda health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Preferred)

Experience:

Certification(s) and License(s): Valid Driver's License - Default Issuing Body

Skills:

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

• KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
• EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
• LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
• INNOVATION : We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
• SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.