Paramedic EMS Greene County

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 Healthcares Best Places to work five times.

• Named one of Americas Greatest Workplaces Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare () Greatest Workplaces for Women () 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 InnovationsTop 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:

Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates

Up to $6000 Sign-On Bonus
Up to 40 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
Up to $3000 Relocation bonus
Clinical Ladder up to $4000

Job Summary

The Paramedic acts as the primary director of care in emergency and non-emergency situations by providing efficient and immediate care for patients. Responsible for examining evaluating and providing quick diagnoses in order to administer immediate and proper medical care. Responsible for providing basic medical support including CPR AED ventilation controlling hemorrhaging etc. The Paramedic also performs more invasive techniques to stabilize the patients condition. The Paramedic 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.

Job Requirements

Education

Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience

Preferred: Previous EMT experience

Skills

Must be 19 years of age
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.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

Required: Current Missouri licensure as E.M.T.- P AND For-hire drivers license (Class E) or greater (CDL) for operation of an ambulance in the state of residence
Required: BLS due within 90 days of hire
Required: ACLS due within 1 year of hire
Required: PALS due within 1 year of hireEducation: Required: High School Diploma or EquivalentExperience: Preferred: Previous EMT experienceSkills: Must be 18 years of age 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 Required: Current Missouri licensure as E.M.T.- P AND For-hire drivers license (Class E) or greater (CDL) for operation of an ambulance in the state of residence