Student EMT

BJC HealthCare • Saint Louis, MO

6d

About The Position

This role prepares entry-level EMTs in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains through classroom and hands-on learning opportunities. The role drives ambulances to assist EMTs and Paramedics in transporting sick, injured, or convalescing persons. The successful applicant must complete NREMT licensing within 60 days of course completion.

The Christian Hospital EMT program is a 9–12 week course, with school Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Classes start January 11, 2027, and interviews are scheduled for November 10, 2026. The student must successfully complete applicable classroom, lab, clinical, and field internship requirements and exams at the grade or percentage specified in the handbook.

This is a safety-sensitive position. Working in a constant state of alertness and safely is an essential job function.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• No prior experience required.
• Class D driver's license in Illinois or Class E driver's license in Missouri.
• Successfully complete NREMT licensing within 60 days of course completion.
• Complete applicable classroom, lab, clinical, and field internship requirements and exams at the grade or percentage specified in the handbook.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

Nice To Haves

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance and cleaning of patient care and medical equipment.
• Assist with inventorying supplies and equipment to ensure adequate supply levels.
• Successfully complete applicable classroom, lab, clinical, and field internship requirements and exams at the grade or percentage specified in the handbook.
• Support and assist with patient care by operating the ambulance.
• Place patients on stretchers and load stretchers into ambulances under the supervision of an EMT or Paramedic.
• Perform routine equipment function tests and calibrations.
• Maintain constant alertness and work safely.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, and legal services available the first day of the month after hire.
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC.
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution.
• 401(k) plan with BJC match.
• Tuition assistance available on the first day.
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development.
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Time Off combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time.
• Adoption assistance.

What This Job Offers

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