Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Intern *Paid Training* Full-time

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Intern
Full-Time | Paid Training Opportunity

Launch Your Career in EMS with UPMC
Ready to make a difference in your community? Whether you're starting your career, changing paths, or passionate about helping others, UPMC Susquehanna Regional EMS offers a paid EMT training program to help you get there. This program combines classroom learning with hands-on experience, preparing you for a full-time EMT role upon successful completion.

Why Join This Program?

• Earn While You Learn: $19.00/hour during training (classroom + field experience)
• Tuition Covered: UPMC covers program costs with successful completion (one-year education agreement required)
• Training Program Options:
  • Pennsylvania College of Technology (Williamsport): August 18 – December 10, 2026
    • EMT Registration | Pennsylvania College of Technology
  • Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (Potter/Tioga): July 27 – December 7, 2026
    • Northern Pennsylvania Regional College | Event Details
• Career Advancement: Prepare for the NREMT exam and transition into a full-time EMT role

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience progressing from observation to direct patient care
• Real emergency response training, including 911 calls and vehicle operation
• Strong communication, teamwork, and clinical skills in a fast-paced setting

What You’ll Do After Certification

• Provide compassionate, high-quality patient care
• Deliver basic life support and assist in emergencies
• Safely transport patients using emergency vehicles
• Complete patient documentation and reports
• Maintain EMS equipment and unit readiness
• Support a culture of safety and teamwork

Start Your Journey

This is more than a job—it’s a pathway to a meaningful, life-saving career. If you’re ready to make an impact, apply today to join the UPMC team.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

✅ What You Need to Apply

• Age: Must be at least 18 years old
• Education: High school diploma or GED required
• Driver’s License: Valid driver’s license required
  • Role includes operating a UPMC vehicle; MVR check required (violations within 36 months may impact eligibility)
• Program Enrollment: Must pass the FISDAP entrance exam and enroll in:
  • Pennsylvania College of Technology, or
  • Northern Pennsylvania Regional College
    (Refer to school websites for full requirements.)
• Certifications (Post-Training):
  • National Registry EMT Certification
  • PA EMT Certification with EMSVO endorsement
  • CPR/BLS, EVDT, PHTLS, Hazmat Awareness, NIMS/ICS 100, 200, 700 & 800
• Clearances: Act 33, Act 34, and FBI Act 73 (with renewal).

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran