Entry Level Emergency Medical Responder Jobs
New grad emergency medical responder jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a completed EMT certification or internship ride-along hours can carry more weight than a long work history. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like Acadian Ambulance Service hiring at this level now.
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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.
Emergency Medical Responder Trainees will attend an Accelerated EMR class Monday – Friday for 10 days. If selected for this training program, you will be considered a full-time Acadian Ambulance Service employee. Class tuition, books, and fees will be paid by Acadian Ambulance in return for your commitment to work as an EMR for Acadian for 1 year after completing the class, and passing the certification exam.
Details of the training program include:
- This rigorous accelerated curriculum will be taught Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Class lasts 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. Should you be 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 plenty of overtime available if you want to work extra.
- Advancement to EMT (with tuition assistance), Paramedic (with tuition assistance), Air Med, EMS educator, EMS leadership, or remote paramedicine at one of the most respected ambulance services in the U.S.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Current and valid state-issued driver's license determined by appropriate state requirements (equivalent of a Louisiana Class "D" driver's license).
- Must be able to read, write and communicate professionally and effectively with employees and managers. Must possess the ability to write simple correspondence or reports. Must possess the ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees and/or managers.
- Must be able to drive large vehicles in normal and adverse conditions.
INTERPERSONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Maintain social, ethical and organizational norms.
- Maintain good personal motivation; develop a sense of ownership of job tasks and results.
- Must have a sense of urgency for all work performed.
- Ability to work under the pressure of meeting strict deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
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.
Req Benefits: We offer comprehensive insurance benefits for full-time employees, including but not limited to Medical, Dental, Vision coverages, along with 401(k) and ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program), and Vacation and Sick time.
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.
Emergency Medical Responder Trainees will attend an Accelerated EMR class Monday – Friday for 10 days. If selected for this training program, you will be considered a full-time Acadian Ambulance Service employee. Class tuition, books, and fees will be paid by Acadian Ambulance in return for your commitment to work as an EMR for Acadian for 1 year after completing the class, and passing the certification exam.
Details of the training program include:
- This rigorous accelerated curriculum will be taught Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Class lasts 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. Should you be 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 plenty of overtime available if you want to work extra.
- Advancement to EMT (with tuition assistance), Paramedic (with tuition assistance), Air Med, EMS educator, EMS leadership, or remote paramedicine at one of the most respected ambulance services in the U.S.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Current and valid state-issued driver's license determined by appropriate state requirements (equivalent of a Louisiana Class "D" driver's license).
- Must be able to read, write and communicate professionally and effectively with employees and managers. Must possess the ability to write simple correspondence or reports. Must possess the ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees and/or managers.
- Must be able to drive large vehicles in normal and adverse conditions.
INTERPERSONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Maintain social, ethical and organizational norms.
- Maintain good personal motivation; develop a sense of ownership of job tasks and results.
- Must have a sense of urgency for all work performed.
- Ability to work under the pressure of meeting strict deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
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.
Req Benefits: We offer comprehensive insurance benefits for full-time employees, including but not limited to Medical, Dental, Vision coverages, along with 401(k) and ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program), and Vacation and Sick time.
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Entry Level Emergency Medical Responder Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level emergency medical responder job?
Start with a valid EMT-Basic or higher certification, which most entry level emergency medical responder postings require as a minimum. Hands-on hours from clinical rotations, volunteer shifts with a local fire department, or ride-along programs strengthen an application significantly. Candidates who highlight CPR and AED proficiency, strong communication skills, and calm-under-pressure examples tend to stand out at the entry level, even without a long work history.
Which companies hire entry level emergency medical responders?
Companies hiring entry level emergency medical responders right now include Acadian Ambulance Service, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from ambulance services, hospital systems, fire departments, and private emergency transport providers that routinely onboard new graduates and candidates early in their careers.
Are these new grad emergency medical responder jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior emergency medical responder roles. A posting is generally new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts clinical rotations or volunteer hours in place of paid work history, or notes that training will be provided. Searching for new grad openings is a practical first step for anyone just entering the field.
Which industries hire the most entry level emergency medical responders?
Entry Level emergency medical responder roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors drive entry level hiring because they maintain large frontline response teams and regularly bring on new graduates to meet ongoing staffing needs across emergency and healthcare services.