EMT - EMS Greene County

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Retirement with employer match

Job summary

CoxHealth South in Springfield, MO seeks an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) to provide basic medical support, CPR, AED use and ventilation in emergencies. You will document care under EMS direction and operate the ambulance to transports, supporting patient stabilization.

Education required is a High School Diploma or equivalent; Missouri EMT license is required with state-specific licensure. Prior EMT experience is preferred as part of a dedicated EMS Greene County team.

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Preferred: Prior EMT experience.
• Missouri EMT license is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Paramedics with emergency and non-emergency patient care.
• Document all care provided under EMS direction.
• Operate the ambulance and transport patients to facilities.

Skills

CPR

AED

Ventilation

Emergency response

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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 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’s Top 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.