Central EMS is hosting a job fair starting Monday in Augusta.
The Georgia Department of Public Health approved Central EMS as the designated zone provider for Augusta on March 7. The company coordinated the Professional EMS Healthcare Provider Job Fair as part of its ongoing hiring efforts in preparation for its ground ambulance operations in Richmond County.
The press release announcing the fair notes the emergency medical services provider “will begin 911 operations in the county no later than May 8, 2023,” per the state’s deadline.
“Currently we have hired 40 EMT’s and paramedics, and will need over 100 positions to staff the schedule,” said Central president Gary Coker, noting support personnel such as medical supply, vehicle maintenance and office staff among those sought-after roles.
The careers section of the company’s website currently shows scheduler, emergency medical responder, EMT and paramedic roles available in Augusta.
The EMS provider encourages applicants to bring proof of EMS certification along with their resumes. Attendees can be interviewed, and perhaps even hired, on the spot, complete with same-day orientation available for selected applicants.
Central EMS, headquartered in Roswell, employs more than 400 health care and support staff throughout the 13 states where it operates.
Central EMS will host its job fair on Monday, March 20 and Tuesday, March 21, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn on 1065 Stevens Creek Rd. For more information, visit https://www.centralems.com/careers/.
Skyler Q. Andrews is a staff reporter covering business for The Augusta Press. Reach him at skyler@theaugustapress.com.
