EMS Student- October 2026 Class

Rural Metro Fire Department; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Full time

Job summary

Rural Metro Fire Department is offering an EMT Student position in St. Louis, Missouri, through their Earn While You Learn program. This opportunity starts with a wage of $16.00 per hour, preparing candidates for a career in EMS.

The role requires motivation, compassion, and the ability to deliver high-quality patient care. Successful candidates will undergo comprehensive training and may work aboard various emergency units.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver's license in good standing.
• Ability to meet health program standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain familiarity with medical protocols and SOP.
• Operate emergency vehicles safely.
• Document patient assessment and treatment accurately.
• Communicate effectively with patients and staff.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Effective communication

Ability to operate emergency vehicles

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

St. Louis, MO

EMT Student

Earn While You Learn Program

Start your EMS Career with AMR Today!
$16.00 per hour starting wage

Develop the skills necessary for an accelerated transition into EMS by attending our Earn While You Learn Program which will prepare you to work aboard BLS, ALS, and CCT units!

Application deadline: September 21st, 2026

Orientation begins: October 12th, 2026

Class starts: October 19th, 2026

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

The successful applicant is motivated to become part of a team that delivers high-quality patient care and stellar customer service at a moment’s notice. This EMS Student is highly motivated and compassionate, providing the best care possible while ensuring the highest degree of safety for our patients. If this sounds like you, apply now to launch an exciting career with the nation’s leading EMS provider!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follows and maintains thorough familiarity with evolving medical treatment protocols, response requirements, quality assurance procedures, local Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and other Company policies.
• Operates Company vehicles in accordance with Risk & Safety policies; is familiar with and abides by traffic laws governing the operation of Emergency Response vehicles
• Maintains complete and accurate documentation of patient assessment and treatment of patient statistical and billing information and services rendered.
• Reads medication/prescription labels and directions for usage in a quick, accurate and expedient manner.
• Communicates effectively with empathy and compassion to patients, their family members, bystanders, other service agency members, and facility staff.
• Discerns deviations/changes in eye/skin coloration due to a patient’s condition and to the treatment given.
• Converses with Dispatch, facility staff, and other responders via phone or radio as to the status of a patient.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have a valid driver's license, in good standing
• Must have a high school diploma or GED
• Have the ability to meet all health standards of the education program enrolled in, including immunization status and health screenings
• Successfully complete the pre-employment screening which includes Motor Vehicle and Criminal Background checks, drug testing, academic/cognitive screening, and a Physical Ability Test (PAT)

EEO Statement

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.

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