Emergency Medical Technician

About This Role

This Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) role at MU Health Care involves swiftly and effectively assessing and responding to medical emergencies. The ideal candidate is a compassionate professional proficient in Basic Life Support (BLS) procedures and adept at using medical equipment, dedicated to maintaining emergency vehicle readiness and working seamlessly within the local EMS system.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient medical history and recent history of illness or injury
• Perform a physical assessment to determine the condition of the patient
• Use assessment to implement care and perform ongoing assessments to gauge the effectiveness of treatments and adjust treatment as needed
• Administer patient care to the extent of University Ambulance protocols for BLS care
• Perform BLS level skills and use equipment such as spinal immobilization, Hare and Sager traction splints
• Maintain readiness ensuring vehicles are stocked and cleaned
• Operate an Emergency Vehicle in a safe manner
• Work within the local EMS system
• Provide assistance to Paramedic partners
• Demonstrate knowledge of ALS equipment used by the Ambulance Service
• Write accurate reports
• Maintain all required licenses and certifications

Requirements

• Strong ability to assess and respond to medical emergencies swiftly and effectively
• Excellent patient care skills
• Proficient in performing Basic Life Support (BLS) procedures
• Adept at using medical equipment
• Meticulous and reliable
• Passionate about maintaining the readiness of emergency vehicles
• Collaborative team player
• Able to support paramedic partners
• Able to handle Advanced Life Support (ALS) equipment with confidence

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

Important Details

• Shift: Full-Time, 12 & 24 hour shift options to include days and nights. Holiday and Weekends Required.

About the Company

MU Health Care is an academic health system, the only one in mid-Missouri, and is home to seven hospitals, including the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and Children’s Hospital, as well as over 90 specialty clinics. It has been named one of Forbes’ Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row.