Paramedic - Cox EMS Webster County (Rogersville)

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Retirement with employer match

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a Paramedic for the CoxHealth South location in Springfield, MO. The role supports emergency and non-emergency patient care, directs on-scene care, and ensures rapid transport to facilities.

Responsibilities include evaluating patients, providing essential medical interventions, documenting care, and operating ambulances under EMS direction. Missouri EMT-P licensure is required; CDL/Class E for ambulance operation preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Preferred EMT experience.

Responsibilities

• Examine, evaluate and provide quick diagnoses to administer immediate medical care.
• Provide basic medical support including CPR, AED, ventilation, controlling hemorrhaging.
• Perform more invasive techniques to stabilize the patient’s condition.
• Document all aspects of care provided under EMS services direction.
• Operate the ambulance to transport patients to medical facilities.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Outdoor work

Follow instructions

Age 18+

Decision making

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

EMT experience preferred

Tools

Missouri EMT-P licensure

CDL/For-hire driver license

Job description

Facility

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

Department

1148 EMS Webster County

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Hours

7AM-7PM

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match (20+ hrs/week)
• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please refer to 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 to administer immediate and proper medical care.
• Provide basic medical support including CPR, AED, ventilation, controlling hemorrhaging, etc.
• Perform more invasive techniques to stabilize the patient’s condition.
• Document all aspects of care provided under their direction by EMS services.
• Operate the ambulance in various road conditions to safely transport patients to medical facilities.

Education

• Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 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.
• Familiar with age‑specific needs for the patient population served.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Required: Current Missouri licensure as E.M.T.-P and For‑hire driver’s license (Class E) or greater (CDL) for operation of an ambulance in the state of residence.