EMT: Children's Transport, PRN

Shift: PRN, 8 and 12 hr shifts
Department: Ambulance Services / Children's Transport

Compensation:

* Base Pay Range:$19.09/hr

* Shift Differentials: Additional $1.00 per hour for evening and weekend shifts, $2.00per hour for night shifts

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ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is looking for a dedicated and dynamic Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) to join our team! The ideal candidate is a compassionate professional with a strong ability to assess and respond to medical emergencies swiftly and effectively. We're seeking someone with excellent patient care skills who is proficient in performing Basic Life Support (BLS) procedures and adept at using medical equipment. If you are meticulous, reliable, and passionate about maintaining the readiness of emergency vehicles and working seamlessly within the local EMS system, this role is perfect for you. We're also looking for a collaborative team player who can support paramedic partners and handle Advanced Life Support (ALS) equipment with confidence. Your commitment to accurate report writing and maintaining all required licenses and certifications will ensure the highest quality of care for our patients. Join us at MU Health Care and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve!

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

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.

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EMPLOYEE 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

* See a comprehensive list of benefitshere.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

Patient Assessment: Obtain patient medical history and recent history of illness or injury. Perform a physical assessment to determine the condition of the patient.

Using the assessment to implement care and perform on going assessments to gauge the effectiveness of treatments and adjust treatment as needed.

Patient Care: Administer patient care to the extent of University Ambulance protocols for BLS care. Proficient in performing BLS level skills and using equipment such as: spinal immobilization, Hare and Sager traction splints.

Ambulance Operations: Maintain readiness ensuring vehicle are in a state or readiness including being stocked and cleaned. Operate an Emergency Vehicle is a safe manner. Ability to work with in the local EMS system.

ALS Assist: Provide assistance to Paramedic partners. Knowledge of ALS equipment used by the Ambulance Service. Familiarity operating UHC cardiac monitors and applying EKG leads.

Report writing: Prepare written reports that document the details of ambulance calls for service that include accurate descriptions of the patient condition, care given, patient response, and will be a basis for QA/QI and patient billing.

Personal Credentials: Ensure that the EMT maintains all required licenses, certifications, attends mandatory classes, and UHC system requirements without lapsing.

May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EMT licensure by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS).

Chauffeur driver license; class E or higher for Missouri residents.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired.

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.

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.