Paramedic – Providence Urgent Care

University of Missouri Health Care • Columbia, MO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

MU Health Care is looking for a compassionate and motivated professional who thrives in a fast-paced, team-centered environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong critical thinking skills, attention to detail, and the confidence to make sound decisions in patient care. We value individuals who are empathetic communicators, able to educate and support patients and their families with clarity and care. Candidates with a passion for continuous learning and collaboration will find opportunities to grow and contribute meaningfully to patient outcomes.
At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. 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 multiple 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed