Paramedic - EMS Greene County

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: Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates • Up to $6,000 Sign-On Bonus • Up to 40 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off • Up to $3,000 Relocation bonus • Clinical Ladder up to $4,000 Job Summary 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. Job Requirements Education • Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience • Preferred: Previous EMT experience Skills • Must be 19 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 AND For-hire driver’s license (Class E) or greater (CDL) for operation of an ambulance in the state of residence • Required: BLS due within 90 days of hire • Required: ACLS due within 1 year of hire • Required: PALS due within 1 year of hireEducation: ▪ 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 AND For-hire driver’s license (Class E) or greater (CDL) for operation of an ambulance in the state of residence