Entry Level EMT Jobs
New grad emt jobs connect recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience to their first role in emergency medical services, where strong clinical rotation performance or volunteer experience often matters more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site positions across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Technology & Software, with employers like Acadian Ambulance Service, Penn State Health, and Indiana University Health hiring at this level now.
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- Responds to emergency calls to provide efficient and immediate care to the ill and injured.
- Checks and monitors ambulance readiness.
- Clearly communicates crew and vehicle position at all times
- Cleans ambulances, utility vehicles, and crews quarters daily.
- Provides direction to EMT's while on ambulance calls.
- Transports patients in wheel chair van when needed.
- Emergency Medical Tech (EMT) License Illinois Upon Hire
- Driver's License Upon Hire
- within 30 Days
- National Incident Mgmt System (NIMS) 200 within 6 Months
- National Incident Mgmt System (NIMS) 700 within 6 Months
- National Incident Mgmt System (NIMS) 800 within 6 Months
- Hazardous Materials Awareness Certification within 6 Months
- within 6 Months
- Emergency Response to Terrorism (ERT) Certification within 6 Months
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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.
Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.
- Responds to emergency calls to provide efficient and immediate care to the ill and injured.
- Checks and monitors ambulance readiness.
- Clearly communicates crew and vehicle position at all times
- Cleans ambulances, utility vehicles, and crews quarters daily.
- Provides direction to EMT's while on ambulance calls.
- Transports patients in wheel chair van when needed.
- Emergency Medical Tech (EMT) License Illinois Upon Hire
- Driver's License Upon Hire
- within 30 Days
- National Incident Mgmt System (NIMS) 200 within 6 Months
- National Incident Mgmt System (NIMS) 700 within 6 Months
- National Incident Mgmt System (NIMS) 800 within 6 Months
- Hazardous Materials Awareness Certification within 6 Months
- within 6 Months
- Emergency Response to Terrorism (ERT) Certification within 6 Months
Find it here.
Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.
Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.
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Who's Hiring
- Acadian Ambulance Service67
- Penn State Health5
- Indiana University Health5
- Geisinger3
- Houston Methodist3
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services109
- Education7
- Technology & Software3
- Retail1
- Automotive1
Entry Level EMT Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level emt job?
Start by earning your state EMT certification and completing your required clinical hours, since most entry level postings list these as minimum requirements. Volunteer experience with a local fire department, ambulance service, or community organization strengthens your application considerably at this stage. Highlighting any ride-along hours, CPR instructor credentials, or emergency dispatch training gives hiring managers concrete evidence of readiness beyond the certification itself.
Which companies hire entry level emts?
Companies hiring entry level emts right now include Acadian Ambulance Service, Penn State Health, and Indiana University Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of private ambulance services, hospital systems, fire departments, and municipal emergency services agencies that regularly bring on newly certified candidates.
Are there remote entry level emt jobs?
Yes, though the majority of emt roles require on-site presence given the hands-on nature of the work. About 0% of entry level emt openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and these typically involve dispatch coordination, medical billing, or emergency communications rather than direct patient care in the field.
Are these new grad emt jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior emt roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or clinical rotations toward requirements, or accepts a portfolio of volunteer hours and training certifications in place of full-time work history. Look for language like 'will train' or 'new grads encouraged to apply' as reliable signals.
Which industries hire the most entry level emts?
Entry level emt roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive the most hiring at this level because they operate around-the-clock emergency response programs and frequently need newly certified candidates to fill shift-based positions on active crews.