EMT - Webster County

L.E. Cox Medical Centers • Springfield, MO

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About The Position

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.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 18 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 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
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Previous EMT experience

Responsibilities

• Assists Paramedics with providing efficient and immediate care to patients in various emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Providing basic medical support including CPR, AED, ventilation, controlling hemorrhaging, etc. to stabilize the patient’s condition.
• Documenting all aspects of care provided under their direction by EMS services.
• Operating the ambulance in various road conditions to safely transport patients to medical facilities.

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Retirement Plan with employer match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED