EMT

GovernmentJobs.com — Louisville Metro Government, KY; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisville Metro Government is seeking qualified EMS personnel to operate an emergency medical vehicle and provide care to injured or ill individuals. You will lift, carry and transport patients from homes or accident scenes to medical facilities as part of the EMS response.

Required qualifications include high school diploma or equivalent, minimum age of 18, and successful completion of pre-employment drug screening, physical, polygraph, and annual medical exam per OSHA standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or the equivalent is required.
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Must not have been convicted of a felony.
• Misdemeanor convictions will be considered on an individual basis.
• 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 wear personal p

Responsibilities

• Operates an emergency medical vehicle.
• Lifts, carries and transports injured, sick or incapacitated persons from residential or accident scenes to medical facilities.
• Provides emergency medical treatment to injured, sick or incapacitated persons.

Education

High school diploma or the equivalent

Job description

Essential Functions:

• Operates an emergency medical vehicle
• Lifts, carries and transports injured, sick or incapacitated persons from residential or accident scenes to medical facilities
• Provides emergency medical treatment to injured, sick or incapacitated persons

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
• 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 be a minimum of 18 years of age
• Must not have been convicted of a felony
• Misdemeanor convictions will be considered on an individual basis
• 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 wear personal p