Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic Trainee

Shift:  A mix of 12 and 24-hour shift options at bases located throughout Boone County, Mo

Location: University Hospital

Department: Ambulance Services

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This role will learn the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to performthe work of an EMT-Paramedic. While the Paramedic-Trainee is enrolled in
classwork, they will function as an Emergency Medical Technician to evaluate the condition of patients and administer basic emergency care when necessary prior
to returning to the hospital, en route to the hospital, or in the hospital emergency center.

Patient Assessment: Obtain patient medical history and recent history of illness or injury. Perform a physical assessment to determine the condition of the
patient. Using the assessment to implement care and perform on going assessments to gauge the effectiveness of treatments and adjust treatment as needed.

Patient Care: Administer patient care to the extent of University Ambulance protocols for BLS care. Proficient in performing BLS level skills and using
equipment such as spinal immobilization, Hare and Sager traction splints.

Ambulance Operations: Maintain readiness ensuring vehicle are in a state or readiness including being stocked and cleaned. Operate an Emergency Vehicle is a
safe manner. Ability to work with in the local EMS system.

ALS Assist: Provide assistance to Paramedic partners. Knowledge of ALS equipment used by the Ambulance Service. Familiarity operating UHC cardiac monitors and
applying EKG leads.

Report writing: Prepare written reports that document the details of ambulance calls for service that include accurate descriptions of the patient condition,
care given, patient response, and will be a basis for QA/QI and patient billing.

Personal Credentials: Ensure that the EMT maintains all required licenses, certifications, attends mandatory classes, and UHC system requirements without
lapsing.

During clinicals with oversight, perform patient care duties within the entire scope of practice for a Paramedic: assessment, airway management, oxygen
administration, bleeding control, splinting, CPR, blood sugar checks, EKG acquisition and interpretation, IV/IO access, surgical airway, and medication
administration.

May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in
department documents.

Qualifications

EMT licensure by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS).

Chauffeur driver license; class E or higher for Missouri residents.

Paramedic (EMT-P) licensure by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior
Services (DHSS) within eighteen (18) months as a condition of continued
employment in this job classification.