STUDENT, EMT

Overview

St. Louis Children’s Hospital is dedicated to improving the health and lives of children. As one of the top-ranked children’s hospitals in the country, St. Louis Children’s provides care in more than 50 specialty areas through a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers. Along with inpatient and outpatient medical care, the hospital offers education, wellness and injury-prevention programs to fulfill its mission to “do what’s right for kids.”

Student EMT Course Details

• School from Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
• Class starts: September 21, 2026
• Interviews will be held on August 17 and 26 only
• Application deadline: August 7th, 2026

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.

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 handbook.
• Supports 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.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• No Experience Required
• No Supervisor Experience Required
• Licenses & Certifications: Class D Driver's License in IL, Class E Driver's License in MO

Preferred Requirements

• Licenses & Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS)

Benefits And Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date. Disability insurance is provided by BJC. The 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution is included in the 401(k) plan with BJC match. Tuition Assistance is available on the first day. BJC Institute for Learning and Development, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time, and Adoption assistance are also available.

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