EMT Academy- June 2025 Class

Abbott EMS

Decatur, IL

EMT Academy

$15.00 per hour starting rate

Application deadline - May 12th

This Abbott EMS Sponsored Academy begins early June 2025!

Earn while you learn to be an Emergency Medical Technician

Abbott EMS - Decatur is offering a unique opportunity for individuals interested in a rewarding career in pre-hospital medicine.

What is an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)?

The primary focus of the EMT is to provide basic emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation, and functions as part of a comprehensive EMS response under medical oversight. An EMT performs interventions with the basic equipment typically found on an ambulance and is a link from the scene to the emergency health care system.

About the Program:

The eligible candidate will be hired as an employee and compensated a training wage while in attendance at EMT Academy at Abbott EMS-Decatur. The Academy is a rigorous eight-week program which qualifies the employee to take the EMT National Registry and local area protocols exam. There is no cost for the class and all books, tuition, fees and uniforms will be paid by Abbott EMS Decatur. The class schedule will be Monday through Friday from 8am to 4pm. Upon successful completion of the class, all tests and state certification, the employee will be transferred to an EMT position with an increase to the EMT compensation rate.

The right candidates must:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Have proof of a HS diploma or GED
• Have a Valid Driver's License
• Have all required immunizations
• Successfully complete the pre-employment screening which includes motor vehicle and criminal background checks, drug testing and a physical agility test (PAT)

What happens after passing the course?

After successful completion of the course, the employee will be required to pass the EMT National Registry and local area protocols exam. Upon successful completion, the employee will be required to work for Abbott EMS-Decatur for a period of at least one full year and assigned their full-time shift, along with completing new employee training.

They will also qualify for benefits including:

• Excellent benefit package including medical, dental, life, vision, disability and 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) hours
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Response to nationwide disaster

Immunization Requirements:
You must obtain the listed immunizations or have current written records of immunizations and submit verification (readable copies) for each of the applicable immunizations to our office no later than the start of the class. Include the name of the facility and practitioner, official seal, stamp or log of the facility/practitioner and date of the immunizations. Please be sure to make copies of your immunization records. Originals will not be returned
* Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) - positive titer Only - within the last 5 years
* Hepatitis B - positive titer Only - within the last 5 years
* Chicken pox (Varicella) - positive titer Only - within the last 5 years
* Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis (TDAP) - proof of immunization - within the last 5 years
* Meningitis vaccination - proof of immunization - within the last 5 years
* TB/PPD - negative TB/PPD skin test within the last 3 months
* Influenza vaccination - * Only needed if course falls between November-April

This Abbott EMS Sponsored Academy begins early June 2025!

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