Critical Care Paramedic — Night Shift, $55/hr

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky is seeking a paramedic for ambulance-based transport with primary duties moving patients between facilities and supporting ED operations on the Kentucky medical campus. The role involves long- and short-distance interfacility transports, ventilator management, IV therapy, and routine equipment checks.

Ideal candidates have interfacility transport experience, the ability to interpret cardiac rhythms and EKGs, and the capacity to work independently in a dynamic emergency

Qualifications

• Critical care or interfacility transport experience required.
• Experience with ventilators and IV infusion pumps.
• Ability to monitor cardiac rhythms and 12-lead EKGs.
• Ability to establish IV access and manage airways.
• Document vital signs and patient status during transport.
• Work in transport environment with independence.

Responsibilities

• Provide ambulance-based transport including interfacility and specialty transports.
• Assist in emergency department care and ensure vehicle readiness and equipment checks.

Skills

Critical care transport experience

Ventilators management

IV infusion pumps

Cardiac rhythms interpretation

Airways management

IV access

Vital signs monitoring

Independent patient care in transport

Education

High School diploma or GED

Two years paramedic experience preferred

Job description

University of Kentucky is seeking a paramedic for ambulance-based transport with primary duties moving patients between facilities and supporting ED operations on the Kentucky medical campus. The role involves long- and short-distance interfacility transports, ventilator management, IV therapy, and routine equipment checks.

Ideal candidates have interfacility transport experience, the ability to interpret cardiac rhythms and EKGs, and the capacity to work independently in a dynamic emergency