Paramedic South Providence Urgent Care Columbia, MO

Job Opportunity At MU Health Care

Shift: Three 12-hour shifts per week. Clinic is open 7 days per week from 8:00 am to 7:30 pm.

Work Arrangement: On-Site Department: Providence Urgent Care

Facility: Urgent Care South Providence 3916 S Providence Rd, Columbia, MO

Compensation:

• Base Pay Range: $19.15 - $30.23 per hour, based on experience
• Shift Differentials: Additional $2.00 per hour for weekend shift

About The Job

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.

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.

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

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.

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