EMT Jobs in Missouri
EMT jobs in Missouri are concentrated in emergency medical services, fire-based EMS systems, and hospital-based transport, with steady demand from entry-level basic life support roles through paramedic and critical care transport positions. The busiest hiring markets are Kansas City, St. Louis, and Springfield, where large employers like AMSOL Emergency Services, SSM Health, and Mercy Health operate active EMS and interfacility transport programs. The most in-demand specialties are critical care transport, 911 response, and event medical staffing. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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NEW RATE INCREASE!
Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Medical Transport EMT with Research Medical Center you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!
Job Summary and Qualifications
The Medical Transport EMT will operate on the Research Medical Center Medical Transport Team. The primary duty of the EMT will be to assist the Paramedic in rendering safe and effective treatment and transport of HCA patients. The transport EMT will respond to Transfer Center requests, coordinate with other healthcare providers, and facilitate transport appropriately.
What qualifications you will need:
- Completion of an accredited EMT program is required
- Applicable State EMT Certification
- BLS - American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS Provider issued card required
- FEMA - 100,200,700, 800 preferred
- 16 - hour EVOC certificate
- Pre-hospital emergency services experience preferred
- Cardiac monitoring preferred
DRIVING RECORD:
This position requires driving an HCA owned vehicle. The candidate must provide a seven-year driving history from the Department of Motor Vehicles and have no more than six points on their record, with no indication of unsafe driving habits.
Benefits
Research Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Medical Transport EMT opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
NEW RATE INCREASE!
Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Medical Transport EMT with Research Medical Center you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!
Job Summary and Qualifications
The Medical Transport EMT will operate on the Research Medical Center Medical Transport Team. The primary duty of the EMT will be to assist the Paramedic in rendering safe and effective treatment and transport of HCA patients. The transport EMT will respond to Transfer Center requests, coordinate with other healthcare providers, and facilitate transport appropriately.
What qualifications you will need:
- Completion of an accredited EMT program is required
- Applicable State EMT Certification
- BLS - American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS Provider issued card required
- FEMA - 100,200,700, 800 preferred
- 16 - hour EVOC certificate
- Pre-hospital emergency services experience preferred
- Cardiac monitoring preferred
DRIVING RECORD:
This position requires driving an HCA owned vehicle. The candidate must provide a seven-year driving history from the Department of Motor Vehicles and have no more than six points on their record, with no indication of unsafe driving habits.
Benefits
Research Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Medical Transport EMT opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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What Missouri Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in EMT jobs across Missouri.
- Active Missouri EMT or paramedic license issued by the Missouri Bureau of EMS
- Current National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians certification at the applicable level
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record accepted by Missouri employers
- Current CPR and Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association
- Ability to lift and move patients, often with physical agility testing required at hire
- High school diploma or GED, with completion of a Missouri-approved EMS training program
EMT Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a emt in Missouri?
To become an emt in Missouri, you must complete a Missouri-approved EMS training program, pass the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians cognitive and psychomotor exams, and then apply for state licensure through the Missouri Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. The Bureau issues the Missouri EMS license, which is required to work as an emt in the state. Most programs are offered through community colleges, fire academies, and hospital-based training centers across Missouri.
Which companies hire emts in Missouri?
Employers hiring emts in Missouri right now include Biolife Plasma Services, Boone Health, and Allied Universal, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Missouri's mix of large integrated health systems, municipal fire-EMS agencies, and private ambulance services means emt openings appear across both urban and rural parts of the state throughout the year.
Which Missouri cities have the most emt jobs?
The Missouri cities with the most emt openings are St. Louis, Kansas City, and Springfield. Kansas City and St. Louis generate the highest volume because of their large hospital systems, dense 911 call load, and active interfacility transport networks, while Springfield anchors EMS hiring for southwest Missouri through Mercy and CoxHealth's regional operations.
How can I get hired as a emt in Missouri with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing a Missouri-approved EMT-Basic program and applying to a municipal fire-EMS agency or private ambulance service that accepts new licensees. Large Missouri employers like AMSOL and hospital-affiliated transport teams regularly hire newly licensed basics for BLS transport positions, which serve as the standard first role in the field. Obtaining your National Registry certification and Missouri Bureau of EMS license before applying gives you an immediate edge, and volunteering with a rural Missouri fire district can add practical hours that strengthen your application.
Where can I find and apply to emt jobs in Missouri?
You can find and apply to emt jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current Missouri openings updated in real time. Search the listings by city or role type to find positions that match your license level and availability, then apply directly to the roles that fit.
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