Additional Information About the Role
Are you passionate about the patient experience? At Christian EMS, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. Jump-start your career as an EMT Student today and learn and train with the best.
The successful applicant is motivated to become part of a team that delivers high-quality patient care and stellar customer service at a moment's notice. This EMS Student is highly motivated and compassionate, providing the best care possible while ensuring the highest degree of safety for our patients. If this sounds like you, apply now to launch an exciting career with Christian EMS!
Student EMT Course Details:
Complete a 9-12 week course in our Christian Hospital EMT program
School from Mon-Fri from 8:00am-4:00pm
Class sarts: September 21, 2026
Interviews will be held 08/17 and 08/26 only
Application deadline August 7th, 2026*
Overview
Christian Hospital has been serving St. Louis and the surrounding metro areas since 1903. U.S. News & World Report ranks Christian Hospital No. 5 in St. Louis for overall clinical excellence and No. 9 in Missouri, which puts us in the top 6% of all hospitals in the state!
The U.S. News adult methodology ranks clinical specialties and rates common care procedures and conditions. Christian was nationally ranked as "high performing" in the clinical specialty of geriatrics and in the following seven of 21 common procedures and conditions: heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, diabetes, COPD, pneumonia and stroke. High performing in a specialty means we were in the top 10% nationally of all evaluated hospitals for that specialty or procedure and condition.
Northwest HealthCare, six miles west of Christian, offers 24- hour emergency care, the Sleep Disorders Center and a variety of outpatient diagnostic and imaging services.
Preferred Qualifications
Role Purpose
This role prepares entry-level EMTs in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains through both classroom and hands-on learning opportunities. The position drives ambulances to assist EMTs and Paramedics in transporting sick, injured, or convalescing persons. This role must successfully complete NREMT licensing within 60 days of course completion.
Responsibilities
Assists with the maintenance and cleaning of patient care and medical equipment.Assists with the inventory of supplies and equipment ensuring adequate supply levels.Successfully completes all applicable classroom, lab, clinical and field internship requirements as well as exams with a grade or percentage specified in the handbookSupports and assists with the delivery of patient care by operating the ambulance. It places patients on stretchers and loads stretchers into ambulances under the supervision of an EMT or Paramedic.Performs routine equipment function test and calibrations.BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.
Minimum Requirements
Education
High School Diploma or GED
Experience
No Experience
Supervisor Experience
No Experience
Licenses & Certifications
Class D Driver's License in ILClass E Driver's License in MO
Preferred Requirements
Licenses & Certifications
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Benefits and Legal Statement
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At BJC we're committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
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The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer