What are the responsibilities and job description for the PARAMEDIC - CRMC EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT, FT DAYS position at MU Health?
Shift : Full time, .75 FTE, Days,12-hour shifts, rotating between 3 days / week and 2 days / week.
Department : Emergency Department, CRMC
Compensation :
- Base Pay Range : $19.15 - $30.23 / hour, based on experience
- Special Pay : Additional $2.00 per hour until 5 / 31 / 25
- Shift Differentials : Additional $2.00 per hour for 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. If you are dedicated to making a meaningful impact in patients' lives, we invite you to apply and grow your career with us!
ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE
MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals - including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital - and over 90 specialty clinics located throughout the region.
As an MU Health Care employee, you'll be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.
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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
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 Opportunity Employer
The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.
Salary : $19 - $30
