Paramedic Float

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

Retirement with Employer Match

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a Paramedic to serve as the primary director of care in both emergency and non-emergency scenarios at CoxHealth South in Springfield, Missouri. The role involves providing rapid medical assessment and interventions, including CPR, AED, ventilation, and hemorrhage control, while ensuring thorough documentation of patient care.

The position requires a High School Diploma or Equivalent and Missouri EMT licensure, with preferred EMT experience and a valid for-hire driver’s

Qualifications

• 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.
• Is familiar with age specific needs for the patient population served.

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate and appropriate medical care as the primary director of care in emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Perform CPR, AED, ventilation, hemorrhage control, and other basic medical interventions.
• Document all aspects of care provided under EMS direction.
• Operate the ambulance safely in various road conditions to transport patients to facilities.

Skills

18 years old

Calm under pressure

Outdoor work

Follow instructions

Age-specific care

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Facility:

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

Department:

1149 Prehospital Services

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Hours:

Day 12's

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)
• 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 in order to administer immediate and proper medical care. Responsible for providing basic medical support including CPR, AED, ventilation, controlling hemorrhaging, etc. The Paramedic also performs more invasive techniques to stabilize the patient’s condition. The Paramedic 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

• 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.
• Is familiar with age specific needs for the patient population served.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Required: Current Missouri licensure as E.M.T.- P or E.M.T. - CP with Community Paramedicine EndorsementAND For-hire driver's license (Class E) or greater (CDL) for operation of an ambulance in the state of residence