EMT - EMS Webster County

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Employer retirement match

Job summary

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) at CoxHealth South in Springfield, Missouri, assists Paramedics in delivering rapid and effective care to patients in emergencies and non-emergencies. You will perform basic medical support, CPR, AED use, ventilation, and bleeding control while documenting all care under EMS direction.

You will operate the ambulance under varying road conditions and help stabilize patients before transport to medical facilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Preferred EMT experience.
• Current Missouri EMT license required; MO Class E license if MO resident.

Responsibilities

• Assist paramedics in providing care to patients in emergencies.
• Perform CPR, use AED, ventilate, control bleeding, and stabilize patients.
• Document care provided under EMS direction and transport patients.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Outdoor work

Follow instructions

Age-specific care

18+ years old

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Facility and Overview

Facility: CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807. Department: 1148 EMS Webster County. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 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's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)

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.

Company Values

CoxHealth is the area leader in health care and community involvement, with six hospitals, more than 80 clinics, five ERs and more than 14,000 employees throughout southwest Missouri. We offer a wide range of treatments and services to help with whatever health needs you might have. Whether you're about to become a parent, have an illness or need medical information, we’re here for you. And if your goal is to live a healthy, balanced life with the best tools available, we can help with that, too. We know that your health and the health of your loved ones are some of the most personal, important parts of your life. That's why we keep our Mission, Vision and Values at the center of everything we do, every day. Thank you for choosing CoxHealth.