EMT - Greene County

L.E. Cox Medical Centers; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Employer retirement match

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking an EMT to assist Paramedics in delivering timely care across emergency and non-emergency scenarios in Springfield, MO. You will perform CPR, AED use, ventilation and hemorrhage control, and document care under EMS direction.

The role requires a high school diploma, Missouri EMT license, and the ability to work outdoors. Rotating shifts and varied hours apply, with 40 hours per week in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Licensure/Certification: Missouri EMT License required; MO Class E license for residents; first aid/BLS within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Assist Paramedics with patient care in emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Provide basic medical support including CPR, AED, ventilation and hemorrhage control.
• Document all aspects of care under EMS direction.
• Operate ambulance safely and transport patients to facilities in varied road conditions.

Skills

CPR

AED

Hemorrhage control

Medical documentation

Ambulance operation

Outdoor work

Teamwork

Decision making

Education

High school diploma

Tools

EMT License

Job description

Facility:CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807Department:1143 EMS Greene CountyScheduled Weekly Hours:40Hours:VariedWork 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).BenefitsMedical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealthJob Description:Job Summary• 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.Job Requirements• 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. BLS due within first 90 days of employment.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.