EMS Academy - Priority East TN

PRIORITY ONDEMAND • Knoxville, TN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Transform Passion into Profession. Enroll, Elevate, and Emerge with Priority! Are you passionate about helping others? Ready to begin a rewarding and fast-paced career in emergency medicine? Join our Priority EMS Training Academy and take the first step toward becoming a certified EMT-Basic. At Priority Ambulance, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers. As one of the leading EMS providers in the nation, we’re dedicated to supporting your growth. Our EMS Training Academy is designed to equip you with the knowledge, hands-on skills, and real-world experience needed to excel in the field—and we’ll be with you every step of the way. Graduates of our EMS Training Academies are offered a full-time EMT-B position with Priority Ambulance, a proud part of the Priority Ambulance Family of Companies, with a minimum 24-month full-time employment commitment following licensure.
Format: Live, instructor-led classroom sessions & labs, plus clinical rotations
Schedule: 0800 – 1700, Monday through Friday with a one-hour break for lunch. (40 hours per week)
Clinical Rotations: 48 Clinical hours on Priority Ambulances
Program Length: 10 Weeks
Certification Level: EMT - Basic

Requirements

• Be 18 years of age or older
• Have a high school diploma or GED
• Hold a valid and current driver’s license
• Be able to pass: A pre-employment interview, Pre-employment testing, Background check (including Motor Vehicle Record screening), Drug screening

Responsibilities

• Full engagement—attendance at every class, lab, and rotation
• Prompt scheduling & completion of licensing exam upon course completion
• Commitment to a full-time position with Priority Ambulance for at least 2 years after licensure

Benefits

• $15/hr. Student Wage
• Full-Time Employee Benefits
• Tuition Coverage
• Textbooks and Uniforms Provided
• Licensing and National Registry Exam Fees Included (One sitting for the National Registry Exam within three months of successfully completing the EMS Academy)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED