Paramedic - Full Time

May 19, 2026

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Shift: Full time, 12 and 24 hour shifts Department: Ambulance ServicesCompensation: ·<span style="font-feature-settings:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-optical-sizing:auto;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-variation-settings:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal;mso-list:Ignore;"> Base Pay Range: $19.15 - $30.23 per hour, based on experience·<span style="font-feature-settings:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-optical-sizing:auto;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-variation-settings:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal;mso-list:Ignore;"> Special Pay: Additional $2.00 per hour until 6/27/26·<span style="font-feature-settings:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-optical-sizing:auto;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-variation-settings:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal;mso-list:Ignore;"> Shift Differentials: Additional $1.00 per hour for evening and weekend shifts, $2.00 per hour for nights Check out MUHC Ambulance Services: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INWq_XXIsN8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HERE</a>Follow Us On Social Media:<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;">Twitter - @MizzouEMS</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;">Instagram - @mizzouems</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;tab-stops:list .5in;">Facebook - @MUHCEMS</li></ul> <p class="paragraph" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;-webkit-user-drag:none;font-kerning:none;margin:0in;overflow-wrap:break-word;user-select:text;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;" paraid="1695499745" paraeid="{3401ddc3-a71c-45df-acf8-c7c6861bc36c}{59}"> ABOUT THE JOB<span class="eop" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;-webkit-user-drag:none;font-variant-ligatures:none !important;user-select:text;" data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-US" data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> <p class="paragraph" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;-webkit-user-drag:none;font-kerning:none;margin:0in;overflow-wrap:break-word;user-select:text;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;" paraid="1399291661" paraeid="{3401ddc3-a71c-45df-acf8-c7c6861bc36c}{71}"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;-webkit-user-drag:none;font-variant-ligatures:none !important;user-select:text;" data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-US" data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> <p class="paragraph" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;-webkit-user-drag:none;font-kerning:none;margin:0in;overflow-wrap:break-word;user-select:text;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;" paraid="341615446" paraeid="{3401ddc3-a71c-45df-acf8-c7c6861bc36c}{75}">MU Health Care is looking for a dynamic and compassionate individual to join our team as a Paramedic. We are seeking someone who embodies the qualities of empathy, resilience, and unwavering dedication to patient care. In this role, you'll be at the forefront of emergency medical response, providing vital support during critical situations. The ideal candidate should possess exceptional communication skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure. You'll play a crucial role in assessing patients' conditions, interpreting vital signs, and delivering life-saving interventions. Join us in making a difference in our community, where you'll not only save lives but also educate and inspire others through our in-service and public education programs. If you're ready to be a hero in the lives of those in need, we invite you to apply and become a part of the MU Health Care family. Your compassion and expertise can truly make a difference. <p class="paragraph" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;-webkit-user-drag:none;font-kerning:none;margin:0in;overflow-wrap:break-word;user-select:text;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;" paraid="1732440060" paraeid="{3401ddc3-a71c-45df-acf8-c7c6861bc36c}{87}">ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE <p class="paragraph" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;-webkit-user-drag:none;font-kerning:none;margin:0in;overflow-wrap:break-word;user-select:text;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;" paraid="194676332" paraeid="{3401ddc3-a71c-45df-acf8-c7c6861bc36c}{93}"> 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. <p class="paragraph" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;-webkit-user-drag:none;font-family:Arial;font-kerning:none;margin:0in;overflow-wrap:break-word;user-select:text;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;" paraid="194676332" paraeid="{3401ddc3-a71c-45df-acf8-c7c6861bc36c}{93}"> <p class="paragraph" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;-webkit-user-drag:none;font-kerning:none;margin:0in;overflow-wrap:break-word;user-select:text;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;" paraid="1539694816" paraeid="{3401ddc3-a71c-45df-acf8-c7c6861bc36c}{132}"> <p class="paragraph" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;-webkit-user-drag:none;font-kerning:none;margin:0in;overflow-wrap:break-word;user-select:text;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;" paraid="1607065889" paraeid="{3401ddc3-a71c-45df-acf8-c7c6861bc36c}{136}"><a style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;-webkit-user-drag:none;color:inherit;cursor:text;user-select:text;" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span class="normaltextrun" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;-webkit-user-drag:none;font-variant-ligatures:none !important;user-select:text;" data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink" data-contrast="none" xml:lang="EN-US">Learn more about MU Health Care.</a> <p class="paragraph" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;-webkit-user-drag:none;font-kerning:none;margin:0in;overflow-wrap:break-word;user-select:text;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;" paraid="1898908107" paraeid="{3401ddc3-a71c-45df-acf8-c7c6861bc36c}{146}"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;-webkit-user-drag:none;font-variant-ligatures:none !important;user-select:text;" data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-US" data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> <p class="paragraph" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;-webkit-user-drag:none;font-kerning:none;margin:0in;overflow-wrap:break-word;user-select:text;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;" paraid="672261645" paraeid="{3401ddc3-a71c-45df-acf8-c7c6861bc36c}{150}"><a style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;-webkit-user-drag:none;color:inherit;cursor:text;user-select:text;" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span class="normaltextrun" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;-webkit-user-drag:none;font-variant-ligatures:none !important;user-select:text;" data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink" data-contrast="none" xml:lang="EN-US">Learn more about living in Columbia, MO.</a> <p class="paragraph" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;-webkit-user-drag:none;font-kerning:none;margin:0in;overflow-wrap:break-word;user-select:text;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;" paraid="1781781117" paraeid="{3401ddc3-a71c-45df-acf8-c7c6861bc36c}{157}"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;-webkit-user-drag:none;font-variant-ligatures:none !important;user-select:text;" data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-US" data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> <p class="paragraph" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;-webkit-user-drag:none;font-kerning:none;margin:0in;overflow-wrap:break-word;user-select:text;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;" paraid="1708619856" paraeid="{3401ddc3-a71c-45df-acf8-c7c6861bc36c}{161}">EMPLOYEE BENEFITS <p class="paragraph" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;-webkit-user-drag:none;font-kerning:none;margin:0in;overflow-wrap:break-word;user-select:text;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;" paraid="1342888183" paraeid="{3401ddc3-a71c-45df-acf8-c7c6861bc36c}{167}"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;-webkit-user-drag:none;font-variant-ligatures:none !important;user-select:text;" data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-US" data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> <p class="paragraph" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;-webkit-user-drag:none;font-kerning:none;margin:0in 0in 0in .75in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;overflow-wrap:break-word;tab-stops:list .5in;text-indent:0in;user-select:text;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;" paraid="966274489" paraeid="{3401ddc3-a71c-45df-acf8-c7c6861bc36c}{171}">·<span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;-webkit-user-drag:none;font-feature-settings:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-optical-sizing:auto;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:none !important;font-variant:normal;font-variation-settings:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal;mso-list:Ignore;user-select:text;" data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-US"> Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one  <p class="paragraph" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;-webkit-user-drag:none;font-kerning:none;margin:0in 0in 0in .75in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2;overflow-wrap:break-word;tab-stops:list .5in;text-indent:0in;user-select:text;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;" paraid="505338884" paraeid="{3401ddc3-a71c-45df-acf8-c7c6861bc36c}{181}">·<span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;-webkit-user-drag:none;font-feature-settings:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-optical-sizing:auto;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:none !important;font-variant:normal;font-variation-settings:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal;mso-list:Ignore;user-select:text;" data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-US"> Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays  <p class="paragraph" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;-webkit-user-drag:none;font-kerning:none;margin:0in 0in 0in .75in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;overflow-wrap:break-word;tab-stops:list .5in;text-indent:0in;user-select:text;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;" paraid="552285622" paraeid="{3401ddc3-a71c-45df-acf8-c7c6861bc36c}{191}">·<span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;-webkit-user-drag:none;font-feature-settings:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-optical-sizing:auto;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:none !important;font-variant:normal;font-variation-settings:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal;mso-list:Ignore;user-select:text;" data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-US"> Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years <p class="paragraph" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;-webkit-user-drag:none;font-kerning:none;margin:0in 0in 0in .75in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo4;overflow-wrap:break-word;tab-stops:list .5in;text-indent:0in;user-select:text;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;" paraid="2054699441" paraeid="{3401ddc3-a71c-45df-acf8-c7c6861bc36c}{199}">·<span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;-webkit-user-drag:none;font-feature-settings:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-optical-sizing:auto;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:none !important;font-variant:normal;font-variation-settings:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal;mso-list:Ignore;user-select:text;" data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-US"> Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)  <p class="paragraph" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;-webkit-user-drag:none;font-kerning:none;margin:0in 0in 0in .75in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo5;overflow-wrap:break-word;tab-stops:list .5in;text-indent:0in;user-select:text;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;" paraid="1900686449" paraeid="{3401ddc3-a71c-45df-acf8-c7c6861bc36c}{205}">·<span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;-webkit-user-drag:none;font-feature-settings:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-optical-sizing:auto;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:none !important;font-variant:normal;font-variation-settings:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal;mso-list:Ignore;user-select:text;" data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-US"> Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more <p class="paragraph" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;-webkit-user-drag:none;font-kerning:none;margin:0in 0in 0in .75in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6;overflow-wrap:break-word;tab-stops:list .5in;text-indent:0in;user-select:text;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;" paraid="2035780120" paraeid="{3401ddc3-a71c-45df-acf8-c7c6861bc36c}{211}">·<span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;-webkit-user-drag:none;font-feature-settings:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-optical-sizing:auto;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:none !important;font-variant:normal;font-variation-settings:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal;mso-list:Ignore;user-select:text;" data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-US"> See a comprehensive list of benefits <a style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;-webkit-user-drag:none;color:inherit;cursor:text;user-select:text;" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span class="normaltextrun" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;-webkit-user-drag:none;font-variant-ligatures:none !important;user-select:text;" data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink" data-contrast="none" xml:lang="EN-US">here</a>.  <p class="paragraph" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;-webkit-user-drag:none;font-kerning:none;margin:0in;overflow-wrap:break-word;user-select:text;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;" paraid="2018685869" paraeid="{3401ddc3-a71c-45df-acf8-c7c6861bc36c}{222}"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;-webkit-user-drag:none;font-variant-ligatures:none !important;user-select:text;" data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-US" data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> <p class="paragraph" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;-webkit-user-drag:none;font-kerning:none;margin:0in;overflow-wrap:break-word;user-select:text;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;" paraid="1855533518" paraeid="{3401ddc3-a71c-45df-acf8-c7c6861bc36c}{226}">DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION <p class="paragraph" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;-webkit-user-drag:none;font-kerning:none;margin:0in;overflow-wrap:break-word;user-select:text;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;" paraid="1470714651" paraeid="{3401ddc3-a71c-45df-acf8-c7c6861bc36c}{232}"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;-webkit-user-drag:none;font-variant-ligatures:none !important;user-select:text;" data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-US" data-ccp-props="{"134233279":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> <p class="paragraph" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;-webkit-user-drag:none;background-color:white;font-kerning:none;overflow-wrap:break-word;user-select:text;white-space:pre-wrap;" paraid="1257289891" paraeid="{3401ddc3-a71c-45df-acf8-c7c6861bc36c}{236}">Complete proper documentation (State Ambulance report, billing sheets, data entry form, etc.) in order to document patient information and treatment. Follow appropriate procedure or chain of command when interacting with other personnel or reporting incidents or problems at the scene of the medical emergency or injury.<u1:p></u1:p> May perform the duties of charge paramedic; give reports to the next shift, assign tasks to other shift staff, enforce policies, and act as a resource person to other staff.<u1:p></u1:p>Perform medical procedures when necessary and as appropriate.<u1:p></u1:p>Perform primary and secondary physical assessments and obtain a medical history in order to judge the level of illness or injury. Monitor and appropriately interpret patient vital signs under stressful conditions (environment, weather, terrain) in order to provide appropriate medical intervention.<u1:p></u1:p>Safely operate an emergency response vehicle, emergency communication equipment, and follow the incident chain of command.<u1:p></u1:p> Teach or assist in in-service and public education programs to hospital and lay personnel.<u1:p></u1:p>Triage and treat victims in order to perform assigned duties in a disaster. Follow established procedures in treating radiation exposure victims.<u1:p></u1:p>May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS <o:p></o:p> <p class="paragraph" style="margin: 0in; vertical-align: baseline; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; user-select: text; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap; font-kerning: none;" paraid="892686679" paraeid="{26366c29-817f-41e1-aa18-0b8ddaf46777}{21}"> <o:p></o:p> <p style="background: white; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; user-select: text; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap; font-kerning: none; margin: 0in 0in 9.0pt 0in;" paraid="341393060" paraeid="{26366c29-817f-41e1-aa18-0b8ddaf46777}{25}"><span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; user-select: text; outline: transparent solid 1px; font-variant-ligatures: none !important;">Paramedic (EMT-P or EMT-CP) licensure by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS). <u1:p></u1:p><o:p></o:p> Chauffeur driver license; class E or higher for Missouri residents.<o:p></o:p> <span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; user-select: text; outline: transparent solid 1px; font-variant-ligatures: none !important;"> <o:p></o:p> <p class="paragraph" style="margin: 0in; vertical-align: baseline; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; user-select: text; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap; font-kerning: none;" paraid="2012603844" paraeid="{26366c29-817f-41e1-aa18-0b8ddaf46777}{51}">PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS <o:p></o:p> <p class="paragraph" style="margin: 0in; vertical-align: baseline; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; user-select: text; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap; font-kerning: none;" paraid="1553925522" paraeid="{26366c29-817f-41e1-aa18-0b8ddaf46777}{57}"> <o:p></o:p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 9.0pt; line-height: normal; background: white; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; user-select: text; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap; font-kerning: none;" paraid="1666779634" paraeid="{26366c29-817f-41e1-aa18-0b8ddaf46777}{61}"><span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; user-select: text; outline: transparent solid 1px; font-variant-ligatures: none !important;">One (1) year of paramedic experience. <o:p></o:p> Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.<o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> <p class="paragraph" style="margin: 0in; vertical-align: baseline; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; user-select: text; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap; font-kerning: none;" paraid="28131978" paraeid="{26366c29-817f-41e1-aa18-0b8ddaf46777}{91}"> <o:p></o:p> <p class="paragraph" style="margin: 0in; vertical-align: baseline; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; user-select: text; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap; font-kerning: none;" paraid="1273108452" paraeid="{26366c29-817f-41e1-aa18-0b8ddaf46777}{95}">PHYSICAL DEMANDS <o:p></o:p> <p class="paragraph" style="margin: 0in; vertical-align: baseline; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; user-select: text; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap; font-kerning: none;" paraid="557667116" paraeid="{26366c29-817f-41e1-aa18-0b8ddaf46777}{101}"> <o:p></o:p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; user-select: text; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap; font-kerning: none;" paraid="356011696" paraeid="{26366c29-817f-41e1-aa18-0b8ddaf46777}{105}"><span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; user-select: text; outline: transparent solid 1px; font-variant-ligatures: none !important;">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. <o:p></o:p> 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.<o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Missouri is an <a href="https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo" target="_blank">Equal Opportunity Employer.</a>

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