Paramedic

Facility:CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807Department:1143 EMS SGFScheduled Weekly Hours:40Hours:7:00 PM - 7:00 AMWork Shift:Night Shift (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 by Newsweek.Recognized as a Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024.Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare in 2025.BenefitsMedical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealthJob Description:Additional Information About the Position for Qualified CandidatesUp to $6,000 Sign-On BonusUp to 40 hours of front-loaded Paid Time OffUp to $3,000 Relocation bonusClinical Ladder up to $4,000Job SummaryThe 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 RequirementsEducationRequired: High School Diploma or EquivalentExperiencePreferred: Previous EMT experienceSkillsMust be 19 years of ageCalmly 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/RegistrationRequired: 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 residenceRequired: BLS due within 90 days of hireRequired: ACLS due within 1 year of hireRequired: 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr