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L.E. Cox Medical Centers

Paramedic - Cox EMS Christian County

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 06/30/2026

Location: Springfield, MO (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/13/2026

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What they do

A Paramedic administers basic or advanced emergency medical care and assesses injuries and illnesses. May administer medication intravenously, use equipment such as EKGs, or administer advanced life support to sick or injured individuals.

$48,079 / year median in Missouri

+3% projected growth

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Job Description

Facility:

CoxHealth South:

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

Department:

1145

EMS Christian County Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Hours:

06:00 PM- 06:00

AM Work 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, 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 AND

For-hire driver's license (Class E) or greater (CDL) for operation of an ambulance in the state of residence