EMT - CoxHealth Ava EMS

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement with Employer Match

Job summary

CoxHealth South, located at 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, MO 65807, invites an EMT to support Paramedics in delivering timely care across emergency and non-emergency scenarios.

Responsibilities include CPR, AED, ventilation, hemorrhage control, and careful documentation under EMS guidance. The role requires driving the ambulance and ensuring safe patient transport under varied conditions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Missouri EMT License required upon hire.
• MO resident requires MO Class E license; non-resident may need chauffeur’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist Paramedics with emergency and non-emergency care.
• Perform CPR, AED use, ventilation, and hemorrhage control.
• Document care provided under EMS direction.
• Operate the ambulance safely to transport patients.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Outdoor work

Follow instructions

Age-specific care

Must be 18

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Facility:

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

Department:

1142 EMS Ava

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Hours:

Varied 24 Hours

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 Healthcare's Best Places to work five times.

• Named one of America's Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), 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 Innovation’sTop 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 Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) assists 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, etc. to stabilize the patient’s condition. 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: Preferred: Previous EMT experience 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: Current Missouri EMT License required Missouri Resident: MO Class E license is required. MO Non-Resident: Chauffeur’s license or Class E equivalent for that state, required upon hire.