EMT Apprentice

Summary

Classes will begin the week of June 2nd 2025

About Us

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 in 2024.
• 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 in 2023.
• 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.
• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits CoxHealth

Overview of Department

The EMT Apprentice program is a unique opportunity to train, learn, and work in emergency medicine all at the same time. Selected through a competitive process, apprentices receive hands-on EMS experience while completing EMT school and onboarding with CoxHealth EMS. Under the guidance of experienced paramedics and instructors, EMT Apprentices develop the skills, confidence, and knowledge needed to provide lifesaving care in the field. From learning CPR and patient assessment to ambulance operations and emergency response, this program is the perfect launchpad for a career in EMS where every shift brings new challenges, real impact, and the chance to save lives.

• 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.

• 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