EMT Apprentice

About the Role

Our EMT Academy is a paid apprenticeship program. If accepted, you will complete a tuition-free 7-week training program and sit for the exam to obtain national certification. Upon successful completion, you will become an EMT and begin working with either of the following departments:

• EMTs with EMS: Responsible for responding to emergency calls, triaging scenes, and managing patient care during transport to the Emergency Room.
• EMTs with Ambulance Services: Responsible for providing Basic to Advanced Life Support to patients during inter-facility transports.

Key Responsibilities

• Successfully complete the Spartanburg EMS Academy training, including:
• Hospital orientation
• South Carolina Approved EMT program
• BLS training course provided by Spartanburg EMS
• One-on-one orientation with an EMT Instructor for skills assessment and validation
• Orient on AM and/or PM shifts
• Complete the EMT Course and final exam.
• Take and successfully pass the National Registry of EMTs Exams (Psychomotor and Written).
• Identify areas for improvement and work on self-defined weaknesses.
• Remain committed to unit, department, and division goals.
• Attend continuing education classes as assigned by leadership.
• Adhere to proper chain of command.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding patient information as required by HIPAA.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Driver's License.
• AHA Basic Life Support provider certification (acquired during apprenticeship program).
• National Registry of EMTs Basic EMT certification (acquired during apprenticeship program).