Paramedic Float

CoxHealth

Springfield, MOOn-siteFull time

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Location: Springfield, MO
Work style: On-site
Job type: Full time
Posted: Oct 20; 3 days ago

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About the company

CoxHealth

Hospital & health care · 10,001+ employees

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).

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What you'll do

Act as the primary director of care in emergency and non-emergency situations
Examine, evaluate and provide quick diagnoses to administer proper medical care
Provide basic medical support including CPR, AED, ventilation and controlling hemorrhaging
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 to safely transport patients to medical facilities

What you need

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Must be 18 years of age
Current Missouri licensure as E.M.T.- P or E.M.T. - CP with Community Paramedicine Endorsement
For-hire driver’s license (Class E) or greater (CDL) for operation of an ambulance in the state of residence
Calmly and efficiently perform and make appropriate decisions rapidly under stress in emergency situations
Ability to work outdoors
Ability to follow instructions
Previous EMT experience (preferred)

Key skills

Community Paramedicine EndorsementAbility to work outdoorsAbility to follow instructions

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Perks

Medical
Vision
Dental
Retirement with Employer Match

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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) For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: 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 Endorsement AND For-hire driver’s license (Class E) or greater (CDL) for operation of an ambulance in the state of residence