EMT

Louisville Metro Government; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisville Metro Government is seeking qualified individuals to serve as EMTs/educators in a demanding emergency medical role. Responsibilities include operating EMS vehicles, delivering prehospital care, and coordinating with hospital personnel to ensure timely patient care.

Minimum requirements include a Kentucky EMT-Ambulance certification, a high school diploma, and the ability to obtain CPR and First Aid instructor credentials within one year.

Qualifications

• Must meet minimum education requirements as listed.
• EMT-B/EMT-FR level credentials and ongoing licensure required.
• CPR Instructor certification or eligibility within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Operates an emergency medical vehicle and responds to emergencies.
• Lifts, carries, and transports injured persons to medical facilities.
• Provides emergency medical treatment and basic life support at scenes and en route to facilities.
• Communicates with medical personnel to obtain instructions and coordinate patient reception.

Education

High school diploma or the equivalent

Emergency Medical Technician-Ambulance (Kentucky)

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

Examples of Work:

• 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
• 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
• Administers prescribed first-aid treatment at site of emergency or in specially-equipped vehicle according to established medical protocols
• Applies splints; administers oxygen or artificial resuscitation; treats and bandages wounds or abrasions; and performs other basic life support procedures
• Stabilizes, immobilizes, lifts and moves victims from scene of accident or catastrophe
• Operates a specially-equipped emergency medical vehicle in an assigned geographic area to respond to accidents or catastrophes and to transport injured or ill persons to a medical facility
• Inspects specially-equipped emergency vehicle, cleans equipment to ensure its safe operation, and replenishes medical supplies, fuel and fluids

ADDITIONAL SERGEANT'S DUTIES

• Provides mentoring and oversight during EMT orientation including equipment utilization and accountability, emergency vehicle operations, map reading, care of medical related emergencies and delivery of care for trauma related emergencies
• Conducts advanced emergency vehicle inspections
• Performs regular uniform and basic life support kit inspections
• Conducts community education programs in CPR and EMS Awareness
• Pilot test operation of all basic life support skill advancement projects
• Participates in quality assurance projects including conducting medical chart review, serving on the PEER Review Committee, and performing outcome-based research
• Provides rapid response and delivery of emergency medical care in response fly cars as need

ADDITIONAL EDUCATOR DUTIES

• Coordinates and teaches training courses including EMT-B and EMT-FR courses; EMT-B and EMT-FR continuing education courses; and community CPR, First Aid and EMS Awareness courses
• 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
• 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 protective equipment 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 prescribed 110 hour emergency medical technician training course approved by the State of Kentucky
• Must be certified as an Emergency Medical Technician-Ambulance in the State of Kentucky
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license

Special Requirements:

• EDUCATOR
• Must be certified as a CPR Instructor in Basic Life Support by the American Heart Association or must obtain within one year of employment
• Must be certified as a First Aid Instructor by the American Heart Association or the National Safety Council 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