EMT - CoxHealth EMS Float at CoxHealth – Springfield, Missouri

​​​​​About Us

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.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!
• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

Job Summary

• The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) assists Paramedics with providing efficient and immediate care to patients in various emergency and non-emergency situations. Responsible for providing basic medical support including CPR, AED, ventilation, controlling hemorrhaging, etc. to stabilize the patient’s condition. The EMT 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

  • 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.

  • Must be 19 years of age

• Licensure/Certification/Registration

  • Current Missouri EMT License required

  • Missouri Resident: MO Class E license is required.

  • MO Non-Resident: Chauffeur’s license or Class E equivalent for that state, required upon hire.

  • BLS due within first 90 days of employment.