Shift: FULL TIME: Varied shifts and hours at both 12 and 24 hour bases within Boone County. Occasional nights and weekends. Staff members also have the chance to work MU Athletic special events.
Location: University of Missouri Hospital/Woodrail/Mizzou North/Ashland/Women's and Children's
Department: Ambulance Services
Provide basic life support (BLS) 911 and interfacility response as a part of a two person BLS ambulance, and assist in advanced life support (ALS) 911 and interfacility response under the direction of a paramedic. Assess illnesses and injuries and administer basic level care on incident scenes, prepare patients for transport, and provide continued patient care during transport to a health care facility. Operate emergency vehicles and equipment safely and effectively. Complete patient records in a timely manner and transfer patient information to other healthcare providers.
Qualifications
Requires current state of Missouri licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician; prefer high school graduation or GED.
Requires possession of a valid Missouri Class E or higher Drivers License.
Successful completion of the 40-hour EMT-Dispatching or comparable course or completion within one year of hiring may be necessary for some positions.
Requires Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the AHA.
Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
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.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activates, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job; however, completion of these duties is a measure of successful performance. Employees of this job classification are subject to quarterly performance reviews. Basic function, responsibilities and characteristics duties may change at any time with or without notice.
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