EMT Intern Academy Winter Cohort

Capital Health (US); United States; On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Prescription drug coverage & In-House

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Healthcare FSA

Dependent Care FSA

Retirement Savings and Investment Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Capital Health is seeking an EMT trainee to join our team. This is a full-time, 12-week program with 40 hours per week Monday–Friday, providing hands-on instruction and clinical rotations.

The role emphasizes safety, map reading, radio operation, and rapid decision-making in emergencies. You'll learn department policies, emergency medical care delivery, and basic computer skills while maintaining academic requirements and attending all sessions.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; must be at least 18.
• Current AHA CPR and First Aid preferred.
• Driver's license required.
• Basic computer skills; read manuals, maps, and instructions.
• Strong English reading, writing, and communication; good time management.

Responsibilities

• Learn to follow departmental policies, rules, and instructions in emergency medical care delivery.
• Read, understand, and retain information in technical materials, rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Learn to read and interpret GIS and street maps and navigate streets; operate EMT equipment.
• Learn to identify hazardous materials and follow safety procedures.
• Analyze emergencies and determine practical courses of action quickly.
• Maintain 70% average or better to take the registry exam and avoid disqualification.
• Complete all assignments and work well as part of a cohesive team; maintain professional appearance.
• Attend all classes and clinical assignments; no more than 16 hours may be made up for emergencies.
• Commit to 12 weeks of FT training; Monday through Friday, 40 hours a week.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Time management

Reading maps

Education

High School diploma or GED

Driver's license

Job description

Capital Health is the region’s leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than600 physicians and other providerswho offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization.As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensationfor afull-time equivalent (1.0 FTE)position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

Pay Range:

$18.21 - $18.21

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Position Overview

• Learns to understand and follow departmental policies, rules, and instructions in emergency medical care delivery.
• Reads, understands, and retains the information in technical materials, rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Learns to read and interprets geographical information systems and street maps and navigate streets. Learns to operate EMT equipment (i.e. maintain voice radio equipment).
• .Learn to identify various hazardous materials. Learn and follow all applicable safety procedures.
• Effectively participates in all practical sessions. Learns to analyze emergencies and quickly determine practical courses of action.
• Maintains good academic standing of an 70% average or better throughout the entirety of the course in order to take the registry exam. If your percentage on the testing is not at a passing level by the midterm you will be disqualified from the course.
• Completes ALL required assignments. This includes but is not limited to classwork and homework. Adheres to all class guidelines and policies. Works well with others as part of a cohesive team. Maintains professional appearance and attitude. Proficiently performs all required skills.
• Uses downtime to address global department needs or personal education.
• 100% attendance required at all classes and clinical assignments. Make-up will be permitted for a maximum of 16 hours of class time for emergency purposes only. NO EXCEPTIONS. This is due to state and national program requirements.
• Must be able to commit to 12 weeks of FT training. Monday through Friday 40 hours a week.
• Performs additional duties as assigned and supports the mission of the department.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education: High School graduate or GED. Must be at least eighteen years of age.
• Experience: Current AHA CPR and First Aid preferred.
• Other Credentials: Drivers License
• Knowledge and Skills: Possesses basic computer skills. Ability to read manuals, maps and instructions. Superior communication skills including the ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in the English language. Proficient time management skills.:
• Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities: Remain calm and exhibit the ability to critically think in emergencies and high stress situations, strong interpersonal skills
• Usual Work Day: 8 Hours

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Frequent physical demands include: Sitting , Walking
• Occasional physical demands include: Standing , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities , Keyboard use/repetitive motion , Taste or Smell
• Continuous physical demands include: Talk or Hear
• Lifting Floor to Waist 125 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 50 lbs.
• Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Moderate Depth Perception, Moderate Hearing
• Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens , Chemical , Airborne Communicable Disease , Extreme Temperatures , Radiation , Uneven Surfaces or Elevations , Extreme Noise Levels , Dust/Particulate Matter.

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This position is eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical Plan

• Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy

• Dental Plan

• Vision Plan

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Healthcare FSA

• Dependent Care FSA

• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan

• Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

• Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

• Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)

• Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Commuter Transit

• Commuter Parking

• Supplemental Life Insurance

• Voluntary Life Spouse

• Voluntary Life Employee

• Voluntary Life Child

• Voluntary Legal Services

• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance

• Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance

• Voluntary Pet Insurance

• Paid Time-Off Program

The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level.

The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.