EMS EMT-Paramedic I

Louisville Metro Government; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisville Metro Government seeks an experienced EMS professional to provide advanced medical care, manage respiratory support, and operate EMS vehicles in high-pressure environments. The role includes supervision and field training of paramedics and EMTs, with emphasis on protocol adherence and safety.

Applicants must hold Kentucky EMT-Paramedic certification, and may need CPR Instructor credentials. A comprehensive EMS program knowledge base and ability to train others are essential for

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent as a minimum
• EMT-Paramedic certification valid in Kentucky
• CPR instructor certification preferred or required within one year of employment
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening, physical, polygraph, and annual OSHA medical exam

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency medical treatment including injections and IV fluids per protocols
• Operate an emergency medical vehicle in response to incidents
• Lift, carry, and transport injured or ill individuals to medical facilities
• Administer medications and manage airway via endotracheal intubation as needed
• Communicate patient status and treatment with physicians and EMS teams
• Train and supervise new hires and trainees on EMS procedures and protocols

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EMT-Paramedic certification (Kentucky)

Tools

CPR Instructor Certification (AHA)

Job description

Essential Functions:

• Provides emergency medical treatment including the injections of drugs and medications and intravenous fluids to injured, sick, or incapacitated persons


• Operates an emergency medical vehicle


• Lifts, carries and transports injured, sick or incapacitated persons from residential or accident scenes to medical facilities

Examples of Work:

UNDER GENERAL SUPERVISION

• Restores, defibrillates and stabilizes heart rhythm on pulseless, nonbreathing patients


• Monitors cardiac patients using an electrocardiograph machine


• Administers injections of medications and drugs according to established protocols


• Initiates intravenous fluids to administer medications and drugs, or to replace fluids lacking in the body


• Performs endotracheal intubation to open airways and ventilate patients


• Inflates pneumatic anti-shock garment on patient to improve blood circulation


• Observes, records and reports to a physician the patient's condition, reaction to drugs, treatments and significant incidents


• Stabilizes, immobilizes, lifts and moves victims from scene of accident


• Communicates with professional medical personnel at emergency treatment facility to obtain instructions regarding treatment and to arrange for reception of victims at medical treatment facilities


• Operates a specially equipped emergency medical vehicle to respond to accidents and to transport injured or ill persons to a medical facility

FIELD TRAINING OFFICER DUTIES

• Assists management in preparing and developing training programs and materials


• Conducts training programs and provides technical assistance and instruction regarding medical treatment, medical protocol, quality assurance, policies and procedures, regulations and ordinances


• Monitors the work and progress of new hires, emergency medical technicians, emergency medical technician-paramedic trainees, interns, students in training program and other employees involved in emergency medical services


• Ensures that proper medical protocol is being followed by the on-the-scene medical crew or after the run by retrospective review


• Ensures that proper medical protocol is being followed by the on-the-scene medical crew or after the run by retrospective review


• Ensures that ambulances are stocked and cleaned; and documents, forms, and other paperwork are completed timely

ADDITIONAL PARAMEDIC INSTRUCTOR DUTIES

• Coordinates and teaches training courses, including EMT-P, EMT-B and EMT-FR courses; EMT-P, EMT-B and EMT-FR continuing education courses; and community CPR, First Aid and EMS Awareness courses


• Obtains information from persons involved, examines victims and determines nature, extent or magnitude of illness or injury to establish emergency medical procedures to be followed or need for additional assistance


• Performs related work

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Meets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special needs of the position as determined by management, including mandatory overtime and performing related work

• Must lift and carry items weighing up to 100 pounds in a team setting


• Lifts and carries items weighing in excess of 100 pounds in a team setting

Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma or the equivalent

Other Minimums:

• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening


• Must pass a pre-employment physical examination


• Must pass a pre-employment polygraph test


• Must pass an annual medical examination as mandated by OSHA


• Must be vaccinated for hepatitis B, have provided evidence of immunity, or have signed a declination form within ten days of initial assignment


• Must work a varied schedule


• Completion of a paramedic training course approved by the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure


• Must be certified as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic in the State of Kentucky


• Must wear personal protective equipment as mandated by OSHA


• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license

Special Requirements:

INSTRUCTOR

• Must be certified as a CPR Instructor in Basic Life Support by the American Heart Association or obtain within one year of employment


• Must be certified as an EMS Instructor, Level II, in the State of Kentucky or obtain within one year of employment


• Must be certified as an EMS Instructor, Level III, in the State of Kentucky or obtain within one year of employment