Paramedic Float

Facility:

CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave Springfield Missouri United States of America 65807

Department:

1149 Prehospital Services

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Hours:

Day 12s

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:

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.

Education:
Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Experience:
Preferred: Previous EMT experience
Skills:
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 served.
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
Required: Current Missouri licensure as E.M.T.- P or E.M.T. - CP with Community Paramedicine EndorsementAND For-hire drivers license (Class E) or greater (CDL) for operation of an ambulance in the state of residence