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Acadian Air Med

Emergency Medical Responder Trainee

Acadian Air Med, Lafayette, Louisiana, United States, 70595

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Overview Emergency Medical Responder Trainee to Emergency Medical Responder in 10 days! Accelerated EMR class. Get Paid to Train for a Rewarding Career!

Acadian Ambulance Service is offering an opportunity for you to take a step into a new career field. Become an Emergency Medical Responder in just 10 days and get paid while you attend school.

Training program details

This accelerated curriculum will be taught Monday – Friday from 8a – 5p.

Classes start monthly lasting approximately 10 days.

Location is TBD.

If selected, employment as a trainee while in class will be contingent upon satisfactory results of a drug screen, background & motor vehicle check, and physical lift test.

Must obtain a Louisiana class D chauffeur’s driver’s license to work as an EMR.

The course will be free of charge in return for your commitment to work as an EMR for Acadian Ambulance for 1 year after successfully completing the class. If you do not complete the class, course charges will apply.

As a Trainee you will be considered a full-time employee with benefits and paid $11/hr. while in class. If you are unsuccessful in passing the class, employment will end immediately.

Upgrade to Emergency Medical Responder after successful completion of course and pay increases to $13.50/hr. with overtime available.

Advancement opportunities to EMT, Paramedic (with tuition assistance), Air Med, EMS educator, EMS leadership, or remote paramedicine.

Requirements & eligibility

Must be willing to work for Acadian Ambulance for 1 year after completing the class.

Must pass drug screening, background & motor vehicle checks, and a physical lift test.

Must obtain Louisiana class D chauffeur’s license to work as an EMR.

Employment details

Location: Lafayette, LA

Department: Acadian Ambulance

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Overview: Emergency Medical Responder Trainee to Emergency Medical Responder in 10 days

Compensation & benefits (during training)

Paid $11/hr. while in class and full-time benefits as a trainee

Potential raise to $13.50/hr. upon successful completion

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Location details

Location: Lafayette, LA

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