Paramedic – PRN in Columbia, Missouri

Overview

Job Overview

MU Health Care is seeking a compassionate and skilled Paramedic (EMT-P/EMT-CP) to join its Ambulance Services team at University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. This PRN position offers an opportunity to provide emergency medical care, respond to critical incidents, and support the health and safety of the local community.

The successful candidate will assess patients, interpret vital signs, perform appropriate medical interventions, and collaborate with healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality prehospital care. Strong communication skills, sound clinical judgment, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform primary and secondary patient assessments and obtain relevant medical histories to evaluate illness and injury.
• Monitor and interpret vital signs and determine appropriate medical interventions based on patient conditions.
• Perform authorized emergency medical procedures in accordance with applicable protocols and scope of practice.
• Operate emergency response vehicles and communication equipment safely and follow established incident command procedures.
• Complete accurate patient care reports, state ambulance reports, billing forms, data-entry records, and other required documentation.
• Follow the appropriate chain of command when communicating with personnel or reporting incidents and operational concerns.
• Provide charge paramedic coverage when assigned, including shift handoffs, task delegation, policy enforcement, and support for other staff.
• Participate in triage and treatment during disaster response operations.
• Follow established procedures when treating victims of radiation exposure.
• Teach or assist with in-service training and public education programs for hospital personnel and community members.
• Fulfill additional department-specific duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Current Paramedic license as an EMT-P or EMT-CP, issued by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS).
• Missouri Class E chauffeur’s license or a higher qualifying license for Missouri residents.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position in a fast-paced emergency medical environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one year of paramedic experience.
• Additional licenses or certifications as required by the hiring department.

Compensation and Shift Differentials

• Base pay: $23.00 per hour.
• Special pay: Additional $1.50 per hour.
• Evening and weekend differential: Additional $1.00 per hour.
• Night differential: Additional $2.00 per hour.
• Scheduling: PRN with 12-hour and 24-hour shift options.

Applicable differentials and additional pay are subject to employer policies and shift eligibility.

Employee Benefits

MU Health Care offers a comprehensive benefits program. Listed benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning on the first day of employment, subject to eligibility.
• Paid leave and paid time off, including ten holidays.
• Retirement plans with matching contributions of up to 8%, subject to plan terms and vesting requirements.
• Tuition assistance covering 75% of eligible employee tuition and 50% for eligible immediate family members.
• Discounts on mobile phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels, and other services.

Benefit eligibility and coverage may vary according to employment status and applicable plan rules.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

This active role requires frequent movement, reaching, and lifting or moving objects weighing 20 pounds or more. Paramedics routinely work with patients who may have contagious illnesses and must follow appropriate infection prevention procedures.

Ambulance Services operates around the clock, every day of the year. Employees may be required to work rotating shifts, holidays, and during inclement weather.