EMS Academy | EMT Student - Yonkers, NY

Empress EMS 10 S White St Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, USA Program Overview The Empress EMS “Earn to Learn” Academy is a 12‑week, state‑approved EMT certification program. Participants complete an Emergency Medical Technology education program, pass cognitive and practical exams, and earn licensure to practice as an EMT in New York State. Empress EMS is the largest provider of EMS in the Hudson Valley Region, offering both emergency and non‑emergency patient transport. After passing the New York State Exam, EMTs join the frontlines of Empress EMS, providing emergency treatment to the sick and injured. EMTs may advance career paths in logistics, Community Paramedic, Quality Improvement, Special Operations, the Emergency Communications Center, or the Empress EMS Paramedic Scholarship Program. Training & Work Conditions Students primarily learn in a classroom and/or simulation lab setting, with occasional ride‑alongs alongside a licensed EMT or Paramedic. Work occurs both indoors and outdoors with exposure to hazardous conditions, blood/body fluids, fumes/odors, temperature changes, and extended days. Respirator use may be required. The program involves shift work and duties frequently performed in mobile environments and confined areas. Minimum Qualifications Must be at least 19 years of age High School Diploma or equivalent Valid Driver’s License with a driving record that meets company requirements Successful completion of all pre‑employment requirements, including drug screening, background check, and physical agility test (CPAT) Physical Requirements Students are regularly required to use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. They frequently stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. They must regularly lift and/or carry up to 150 lbs. unassisted and up to 300 lbs. as part of a two‑person crew. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Licenses & Certifications Driver’s License Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Empress Ambulance Service LLC