About the role#
This position is for students entering the EMT program in partnership with Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC). The program begins January 19, 2027. Medic provides a full scholarship covering tuition, fees, books, and uniforms, along with a $17/hour stipend for class time attendance. Upon successful completion of the course and certification, you will transition into a full-time EMT role with Medic with a minimum starting pay of $21.64/hour.
What you'll do#
- Complete 248 class hours, scheduled Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6PM to 10PM with every other Saturday required.
- Complete 48 hours of clinical training and ambulance ride-time.
- Maintain 90% attendance and an average of 80% on all written evaluations.
- Follow all CPCC guidelines, policies, and procedures.
- Fulfill full-time employment with Medic for a minimum of one year following certification.
- Perform clinical duties as an EMT, including operating and driving a commercial vehicle in high-stress environments.
- Attend all mandatory in-service training and adhere to agency work rules and standards.
What you'll need#
- Must be at least 18 years of age by the end of the course.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Official transcript verifying completion of at least 10th grade English.
- Valid and current driver’s license with a clean 5-year driving record (no more than three combined moving violations).
- No prior or current EMT certification.
- Ability to lift 100+ lbs with assistance and pass a physical ability test (Medpat).
- Ability to pass background checks, a drug screen, and a pre-employment physical.
- Must maintain insurability with the agency's insurance carrier.
- Ability to communicate clearly, work under pressure in emergencies, and adapt to frequent changes.
Location & details#
- Location: Charlotte, North Carolina.
- Modality: On-site.
- Commitment: Full-time employment required for one year post-certification. If the course or the one-year service obligation is not completed, Medic may seek reimbursement for scholarship payments.
About Mecklenburg EMS Agency (Medic)
Mecklenburg EMS Agency, also known as Medic, provides emergency medical services to Mecklenburg County. Founded in 1978, the agency operates as a government entity based in Charlotte, North Carolina. It maintains a 911 communications center and handles more than 150,000 emergency calls each year. The organization employs between 501 and 1,000 staff members.
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