EMT Apprentice Summer 2026

Facility:

CoxHealth South:

3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department:

1149

Prehospital Services Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Hours:

Varied Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America) CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence: Named one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to work five times. Named one of America's Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek . Recognized as a Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024. Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024. Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads. Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri. Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare in 2025. Benefits Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!

Job Description:

Job Summary The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Apprentice will apply learning skills while attending EMT class dedicating the time necessary to successfully complete the EMT training. In addition they will work to complete on boarding and assist Paramedics with providing efficient and immediate care to patients in various emergency and non-emergency situations. Responsible for providing basic medical support including CPR, AED, ventilation, controlling hemorrhaging, as requested etc. to stabilize the patient's condition during onboarding clinical training. The EMT is responsible for documenting all aspects of care provided under their direction by EMS services. Operates the ambulance in various road conditions to safely transport patients to medical facilities.

Job Requirements Education Required:

High School Diploma or equivalent Experience None Skills Calmly and efficiently perform and make appropriate decisions rapidly under stress in emergency situations. Ability to work outdoors. Ability to follow instructions. Is familiar with age specific needs for the patient population served. Must be 18 years of age

Licensure/Certification/Registration Missouri Resident:

MO Class E license must be obtained during onboarding.

MO Non-Resident:

Chauffeur's license or Class E equivalent for that state, must be obtained during onboarding BLS due for both within first 90 days of employment.

Required:

Must obtain Missouri EMT License within 180 days of hire

Education:

Required:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience:

None Skills:

• Calmly and efficiently perform and make appropriate decisions rapidly under stress in emergency situations.
• Ability to work outdoors.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Is familiar with age specific needs for the patient population served.
• Must be 18 years of age

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

Required:

Valid Driver's license at time of hire

Missouri Resident:

MO Class E license must be obtained during apprenticeship.

MO Non-Resident:

Chauffeur's license or Class E equivalent for that state, must be obtained during apprenticeship

Required:

Must obtain Missouri EMT License within 180 days of hire