- Resume and Letter of Interest must be included with application
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
- Must be 18 years of age or turning 18 no later than program completion
- Must possess a valid Illinois driver's license
- Commitment of one year of EMT service to AMT in a full-time capacity
- Must be able to provide proof of up to date immunizations
- Must successfully pass AMT-administered EMT entrance exam prior to start of class
- Must successfully complete AMT-ordered post-offer occupational health screen that includes: drug screen, health physical, and physical ability test prior to the start of the class
Advanced Medical Transport of Central Illinois
EMS ACADEMY
"Earn While You Learn" EMT Program
Join Team AMT! Now hiring for full-time Earn While You Learn EMT-Basic Student positions in Peoria!
Advanced Medical Transport (AMT) is the premier provider of emergency and scheduled ambulance services in Central and Western Illinois, as well as parts of Iowa. AMT is a private, not-for-profit organization operated for community benefit.
Course Description:
Starting with a class orientation on April 27th and the first day of class on May 4th, 2026, AMT's Earn While You Learn program kicks off an 8-week course that will provide the opportunity to earn $16.42 per hour as a full-time student in an EMT-Basic training program. You will be afforded all of the benefits of a full-time employee, and upon successful completion of our program, you will receive a full-time EMT-Basic position with AMT in Peoria and a wage increase! Application deadline is Sunday, March 29, 2026.
Our EMTs are responsible for caring for patients in emergency response situations, during interfacility transports, and during standby events. EMTs at AMT work 12 or hour shifts across the AMT family of companies. This course is designed to prepare students to care for sick and injured patients. The EMT is able to control life threatening bleeding, provide basic cardiac life support, splint injured extremities, and administer lifesaving medications.
Our programs are built upon curriculum that goes beyond required standards — teaching our students how to save lives while adhering to AMT's core values:
• Realistic Training
• Field Internship
What Happens After Class:
Once students complete the didactic portion of the program, they will complete their field internship. Students must complete a minimum of 4 twelve-hour clinical shifts on an AMT 911 response ambulance, and complete 1 eight-hour shift in the emergency department. Once they have completed the minimum clinical requirements, they will be able to take their NR certification exam. They will “graduate” the program once they receive their state of Illinois EMT license.
Job Duties:
- Examine and evaluate patients to determine necessary care
- Provide patients with emergency care by utilizing appropriate techniques and equipment
- Document patient information, condition, and treatment
- Maintain patient confidentiality and perform all care with respect for patient rights
- Transport patients in accordance with outlined policies and procedures
- Maintain a safe, clean, and well-stocked environment in accordance with company vehicle check-off sheets and inventory requirements.
- Operate and drive an ambulance in conjunction with applicable safety policies and laws
- Assist paramedics in all advanced life support situations
- Maintain current certification(s) according to provisions set forth by the governing licensure
- Maintain a professional appearance and attitude at all times
- Present and promote a positive company image
Our new class is an "earn while you learn" style. What does that mean? Simply, you will get paid to earn your EMT. Students will be paid 16.42/hour through the duration of class as well as their internship. In exchange, students are required to sign a one-year agreement of employment.
Monday through Friday from 0800-1600
Have questions or need assistance?
Contact Jackie Coons, CCT Paramedic at jcoons@amtci.org.
Course dates
Class orientation starts April 27th and the first day of class will take place May 4th and run thru June 29, 2026.
Course Calendar