EMT Apprentice - January Class

Geisinger; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits start day 1

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per

Employer-paid life insurance

401(k) with Geisinger contributions

Generous PTO

Wellness program

Parental leave

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking candidates for an EMT training program starting 1/25/2027, with 3 days in Danville and 2 days at EMS stations. This is a full-time role with benefits from day one and a clear path to EMT certification upon successful completion.

During training you will learn regulatory requirements, CPR, AED, First Aid, patient care, and transportation. After certification, you transition into an EMT position with a pay increase and a two-year commitment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required/preferred
• Valid Driver's License required
• EMT certification eligibility after training
• Ability to work in a clinical environment

Responsibilities

• Operate emergency vehicle per Pennsylvania laws to ensure safe travel
• Coordinate with dispatchers, supervisors and leaders
• Maintain and report on equipment and vehicle conditions
• Document patient care and transportation accurately
• Participate in on-the-job training covering EMT topics and safety procedures

Skills

Emergency response

Communication

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED (Preferred)

Job description

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

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.

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) and a 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

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

Certification(s) and License(s)

Valid Driver's License - Default Issuing Body

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, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.