Paramedic - Ama EMS - Cox Health
Ava, MO
About the Job
Summary
- Best in Class Work Environment
- 5x Modern Healthcare Best Places to work
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- Greatest Workplace for Women 2023 – Newsweek
- Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024 – Newsweek
- Best Employers by State – Missouri – 2023 - Forbes
- Benefits
- $6,000 sign on bonus available, plus 40 hours of front-loaded Time Off
- Relocation Bonus may be available tor eligible applicants
- Uniform Allowance up to $350 per yjear
- Robust, fully customizable benefits package including Medical/Vision/Dental and more!
- No cost eCare visits
- Employer-provided mental health services for employees and eligible family members
- Retirement with employer match up to 5%
- Free and convenient parking
- Tuition discounts and reimbursement available for continuing your education
- CoxHealth Fitness Center and Child Care discounts
- Best in Class Work Environment
- Job Summary
- 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.
- Job Requirements
- 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 residenceRequired: BLS due within 90 days of hireRequired: ACLS due within 1 year of hireRequired: PALS due within 1 year of hire
- Job Summary
- 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.
- Job Requirements
- Education
- Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Experience
- Preferred: Previous EMT experience
- Skills
- Must be 19 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 residenceRequired: BLS due within 90 days of hireRequired: ACLS due within 1 year of hireRequired: PALS due within 1 year of hire
Source : Cox Health
