Paramedic Communications and Triage

University of Missouri Health Care; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

MU Health Care in Columbia, MO is seeking a compassionate Paramedic (EMT-P or EMT-CP) to join the Emergency Department team. This full-time, on-site role features three 12-hour shifts per week with rotating weekends and holidays.

You will assess and respond to patients' medical needs, manage medications, and work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality interventions and outcomes. A Missouri DHSS paramedic license is required; one year of experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Paramedic licensure (EMT-P or EMT-CP) by Missouri DHSS.
• One year of paramedic experience preferred.
• Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition and apply interventions within the scope of practice.
• Assess, intervene, and reassess patient pain symptoms; educate about medications.
• Demonstrate understanding of medications, actions and side effects; report to the appropriate clinician.
• Evaluate effectiveness of interventions and outcomes.
• Maintain hospital and department policies and participate in quality/improvement initiatives.
• Assist in transport of critical patients and work with a multidisciplinary team.

Education

Paramedic (EMT-P or EMT-CP) licensure by Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services

Job description

Shift:Full-Time, Days, Three 12-hour shifts a week, Rotating weekends and holidays

Work Arrangement:On-Site

Department: Emergency Department

Facility: University Hospital, 1 Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO

Compensation:

• Base Pay Range: $19.15 - $30.23/hour, based on experience
• Special Pay: Additional $1.50/hour
• Shift Differentials: Additional $2.00/hour for night and weekend shifts

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is looking for a compassionate, skilled, and patient-focused paramedic professional to join our dynamic health care team. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, bringing a proactive and empathetic approach to patient care. With a keen eye for detail and strong clinical judgment, you will assess and respond to patients' medical needs, ensuring top-tier interventions and medication management. Your commitment to excellence will drive high-quality outcomes and enhance patient experiences. As a collaborative team player, you will engage with colleagues and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes' Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that's largely a result of the incredible culture and team we've built. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. Here, we believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger - to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system - the only in mid-Missouri - is home to seven hospitals, including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital, as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions - with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

Learn more about MU Health Care.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including ten holidays
• Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8%and full vesting in three years
• Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more
• See a comprehensive list of benefits here.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

• Assess patient condition and medical needs and apply interventions and/or procedures within the scope of practice, when necessary and appropriate.
• Assess, intervene, and reassess patient self-report of pain symptoms promptly. Utilize an appropriate tool for assessment and reassessment.
• Demonstrate an understanding of medications regarding action and side effects. Report pertinent information to the appropriate individual. Educate patients and significant others about their medications.
• Demonstrate the ability to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions in accomplishing goals and intended patient care outcomes.
• Maintain the standards of care and implement the policies and procedures of the hospital and assigned department.
• Participate in meetings, in-services, and quality and performance improvement groups.
• Assist in the transport of critical patients to in-patient units, if applicable.
• Report pertinent observations and reactions regarding patients to the appropriate person (physicians, supervising nurse, charge nurse) and record those observations accurately and concisely.
• Provide quality care to patients and work within the multi-disciplinary team to ensure the highest patient satisfaction.
• May complete unit/department-specific duties as outlined in department documents

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Paramedic (EMT-P or EMT-CP) licensure by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• One (1) year of paramedic experience.
• Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs.

This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.