ED Paramedic

Baptist Health System, Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Paid Time Off

Bereavement Leave

PTO Buy Back

PTO Donation

Employee Support Fund

Retirement Match

Job summary

Baptist Health Hamburg seeks an ED-Paramedic for a full-time, third-shift position in Hamburg, KY. The Emergency Department delivers 24/7 care with EMS support and modern facilities, requiring collaboration with an RN for patient assessment and ongoing ED care.

The role emphasizes precise documentation in the EMR and maintaining positive patient relations. Candidates must hold EMT-Paramedic licensure, a high school diploma, BLS (within 30 days), and PALS certification.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Licensed as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. If not already certified, must obtain BLS within 30 days of hire date.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

Responsibilities

• Patient Assessment in conjunction with an RN repeat assessment.
• Provides care to the ED patient.
• Accurate Documentation of care provided into EMR system.
• Ensures positive customer relations interactions.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Care ED patient

Documentation

Customer relations

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

ED-Paramedic

Full-Time I Third Shift

Emergency Department I Hamburg, KY

The Emergency Department at Baptist Health Hamburg is a part of a 344,000-square-foot medical center offering 24/7 emergency care for patients of all ages. The ED includes specialty treatment rooms, an Extended Care Unit for short-stay observation, and access to 24-hour EMS transport, including ALS ambulance support. Our team delivers high-quality, patient-focused care in a modern, collaborative environment.

Description:

• Patient Assessment in conjunction with an RN repeat assessment.
• Provides care to the ED patient.
• Accurate Documentation of care provided into EMR system.
• Ensures positive customer relations interactions.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Licensed as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. If not already certified, must obtain BLS within 30 days of hire date.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

Benefits:

• Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire
• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
• PTO Sell Back Program
• Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
• Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support
• Retirement with Company Match

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.