Advanced EMT — Critical Care Response & Transport

Med Center Health; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Med Center Health is seeking a Kentucky Advanced Emergency Medical Technician to perform and assist with assessment, management, and transport of ill or injured persons under medical control.

The role requires high school graduate or equivalent and adherence to state licensing, certification, and driving requirements. Prior pre-hospital or clinical patient care experience is preferred, with duties including BLS, trauma care, documentation, and vehicle operation.

Qualifications

• Previous pre-hospital or clinical patient care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assessment of patient(s) to determine appropriate level of care needed. Initiates proper course of action (i.e. ALS response, rapid transport, assist with self-administered medications, etc.).
• Provides Basic Life Support in critical situations by establishing and maintaining patient airway, using appropriate adjuncts, providing ventilatory assistance, performing CPR and/or utilizing AED, as indicated by local/national standards.
• Performs trauma care (bleeding control, splinting, immobilization) as appropriate.
• Uses, cleans and replenishes patient care supplies and equipment according to department and corporate guidelines.
• Adheres to infection control and PPE guidelines.
• Operates company vehicle; adheres to driving laws; conducts maintenance checks and reports issues.
• Maintains proof of certifications/licenses; attends required in-service/training.
• Documents patient demographic data, assessment findings, treatment and procedures on patient care reports.
• Documents demographic data, insurance information; obtains signatures for billing.
• Maintains department buildings, vehicles and equipment as guided.
• Performs additional duties to help department objectives.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

Med Center Health is seeking a Kentucky Advanced Emergency Medical Technician to perform and assist with assessment, management, and transport of ill or injured persons under medical control.

The role requires high school graduate or equivalent and adherence to state licensing, certification, and driving requirements. Prior pre-hospital or clinical patient care experience is preferred, with duties including BLS, trauma care, documentation, and vehicle operation.