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 Law & Legal Services, with employers like Acadian Ambulance Service, Hartford HealthCare, and CHRISTUS Health hiring at this level now.
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Facility:
CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807
Department:
1143 EMS Greene County
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Hours:
Varied
Work Shift:
Rotating (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, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.
- Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
- Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).
Benefits
- Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)
- For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth
Job Description:
The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) assists 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, etc. to stabilize the patient’s condition. 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.
Education:
Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Experience:
Preferred: Previous EMT experience
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:
- Current Missouri EMT License required.
- Missouri Resident: MO Class E license is required.
- MO Non-Resident: Chauffeur’s license or Class E equivalent for that state, required upon hire.
Facility:
CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807
Department:
1143 EMS Greene County
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Hours:
Varied
Work Shift:
Rotating (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, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.
- Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
- Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).
Benefits
- Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)
- For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth
Job Description:
The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) assists 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, etc. to stabilize the patient’s condition. 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.
Education:
Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Experience:
Preferred: Previous EMT experience
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:
- Current Missouri EMT License required.
- Missouri Resident: MO Class E license is required.
- MO Non-Resident: Chauffeur’s license or Class E equivalent for that state, required upon hire.
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- CHRISTUS Health6
- University of Utah5
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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, Hartford HealthCare, and CHRISTUS Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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 3% of entry level emt openings are remote or hybrid as of August 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 Law & Legal Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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.