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Career Pathways

As one of Columbia’s premier employers, MU Health Care values growth, opportunity and support for each of our employees. Whether you’re interested in front-line care or prefer to support our mission from behind-the-scenes, working at MU Health Care offers a variety of opportunities for career growth.

Learn more about MU Health Care career paths below:

Business Support

Create a welcoming and organized environment by checking in patients, scheduling appointments, coordinating ancillary testing, managing patient medical record requests and more.
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Dining and Nutrition Associate

Perform a variety of food service duties, including food preparation, barista, server, catering and cashier. Opportunities for advancement with experience!
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Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Perform patient assessments and provide care in emergency situations. Operate and maintain readiness of ambulances, assist other EMS staff, operate cardiac monitors and leads and prepare written reports for ambulance calls. EMT licensure or paramedic licensure required.
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Engineering and Building Operations

Create and maintain an environment of facility growth and improvement. Careers can include groundskeeping, skilled trades, mechanical and building facilities. Apprenticeship opportunities available to learn and advance in electrical, mechanical, pipe fitting, HVAC and more!
 

Environmental Services

Maintain a clean and safe environment for patients, visitors and employees at MU Health Care facilities. Perform cleaning routines in patient rooms, procedures areas, common areas, offices and more. Follow PPE procedures and guidelines and protect patient confidentiality. Interact with the public and help to foster a positive atmosphere.

Laboratory

Collect, process and deliver specimens to receive patient test results. Assist health care providers with ordering tests and coding appropriately. Manage communication with multiple stakeholders to ensure quality control and accurate results for patients. Advancement requires experience and an associate or bachelor’s degree in a qualifying field.
 

Medical Laboratory Services

Composed of phlembotomists that draw blood, laboratory scientists that analyze samples behind the scenes and many support roles. These laboratory professionals perform high-quality testing that is critical to taking care of patients.
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Nursing

Nurse Tech provides basic frontline care through the entire patient experience, from admission to discharge. CMA/LPN/RNs work closely with providers and staff to offer kind, safe and efficient care and support. Certification/license required.

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Patient Transportation

Work as part of the patient care team to support safe and efficient transport and assistance. Help move patients to and from procedures, tests and hospital units; ensure comfort and safety during transfers; and provide support to nursing and clinical staff as needed.
 

Pharmacy Technician

Safely complete intake and distribution of pharmaceuticals, prioritizing patient experience.


Physical Therapy

Work collaboratively with patients’ care teams to support recovery from injuries and other conditions. Rehab therapy aides assist with patient care under the supervision of a physical therapist. Orthopaedic technicians help with bracing, ambulatory aids and durable medical equipment. Physical therapist assistants and physical therapists require PTA licensure or permits to manage patient care.


Respiratory Therapy

Work closely with providers and other frontline caregivers to offer respiratory therapy care. Respiratory care practicioners require certification/licenses.
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Security Services

Monitor our facilities to help serve and protect all patients, visitors and staff at MU Health Care.

Surgical Tech

Assist with operations under the supervision of surgical personnel. Set up operating rooms, prepare and transport patients for surgery and support surgical teams during procedures. Certifications include CSFA, NBSTSA, SA-C or CSA.