What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Medical Technician- EMT Academy September 2026 position at Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority?
The Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority proudly serves the residents and visitors of Kanawha County with exceptional prehospital emergency medical care. As a statewide leader in EMS innovation, safety, and excellence, we’re excited to invite the next generation of EMS professionals to join our team through our Fall 2026 EMT Academy!
The KCEAA EMT Academy is an immersive, hands-on training program that provides full EMT certification and field experience, all while you’re paid as a KCEAA employee. Participants receive classroom instruction, clinical rotations, and field ride time with our experienced providers and educators.
The KCEAA EMT Academy is a full-time program held Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The academy begins in September 2026 and runs for approximately six weeks. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be eligible to take the National Registry EMT Examination. Continued employment with KCEAA is contingent upon obtaining National Registry EMT certification.
Upon successful completion of the academy and certification testing, graduates transition directly into full-time EMT roles with KCEAA, serving alongside some of the most respected professionals in the state.
What we are looking for:
- High School Diploma or GED
- WV driver’s license with safe driving record
- Must be able to pass background check and drug screening
- Passion for public service and helping others
- Strong work ethic, teamwork, and integrity
- Handles pressure well with a strong ability to remain calm and patient as well as make quick decisions when necessary
- Applicants must be able and willing to work any assigned shift or position following certification as an EMT.
- Willingness to learn and grow with KCEAA!
Ready to start your EMS journey with KCEAA? Apply now! The deadline to apply is August 7, 2026. We anticipate starting class on September 18, 2026.
This is a mission critical position. The employee is required to report to work when there is adverse weather, on holidays and on short notice. The EMT must be available for work on any shift as requested by KCEAA. The position may require work beyond the scheduled shift as requested and/or until properly relieved or released. While performing the duties of this job, the EMT may work in outside weather conditions all times of year, near moving mechanical parts and in conditions that could include exposure to fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals and exposure to extreme cold and heat. The EMT may also be exposed to blood, saliva and other body substances, as well as irrational, combative patients and bystanders. The noise level in the work environment is often loud.
This position requires the employee to lift, carry, push, and pull a minimum of 150 pounds independently and 300 pounds or more with assistance. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, operate equipment with tools and controls, climb and balance, stoop, kneel and crouch and occasionally maneuver through challenging obstacles. This position also requires the employee to have finger dexterity and manual dexterity. Multilimbed coordination is required as well as arm-hand steadiness.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Salary : $15 - $20