Paramedic Float

CoxHealth•Springfield, MO

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Paramedic acts as the primary director of care in emergency and non-emergency situations, providing efficient and immediate patient care. The role examines and evaluates patients, makes rapid diagnoses, and administers appropriate medical care. Duties include basic medical support such as CPR, AED use, ventilation, and hemorrhage control, as well as more invasive techniques to stabilize patients. The Paramedic documents all care provided under their direction by EMS services and operates an ambulance in varied road conditions to transport patients safely to medical facilities. This position is based at CoxHealth South in Springfield, Missouri, within Prehospital Services. It is scheduled for 36 hours per week, with day 12-hour shifts on a rotating work shift.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 18 years of age.
Ability to make appropriate decisions and perform calmly and efficiently under stress in emergency situations.
Ability to work outdoors.
Ability to follow instructions.
Familiarity with age-specific needs of the patient population served.
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 ambulance operation in the state of residence.

Nice To Haves

Previous EMT experience.

Responsibilities

Examine and evaluate patients and make rapid diagnoses in emergency and non-emergency situations.
Provide immediate patient care, including CPR, AED use, ventilation, and hemorrhage control.
Perform invasive techniques as needed to stabilize patients.
Document all aspects of care provided under the Paramedic’s direction by EMS services.
Operate an ambulance under various road conditions to transport patients safely to medical facilities.