EMT/AEMT — Emergency Transport Specialist (Full-Time)

Baptist Health; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (5 days upon hire)

PTO Sell Back

PTO Donation/Compassionate Leave

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Bereavement Leave (pets included)

Employee Support Fund

Retirement plan with company match

Basic Life Insurance & Long-Term Disab

Health Insurance, Pharmacy, Dental, V

Job summary

Baptist Health Lexington is seeking EMT/AEMT to join our Transport EMS team. This full-time role involves patient assessment, compassionate care during transport, vital signs monitoring, and coordinating with receiving facilities.

Responsibilities include accurate documentation, equipment checks, and collaboration with health professionals to ensure continuity of care. Equal opportunity employer. Benefits included.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Emergency Medical Technician-Basic Certification by the Kentucky Board of EMS.
• Kentucky EMT-Advanced Certification for AEMT.
• BLS for Healthcare Provider (AHA or ARC).
• Other certifications and specialty training per KY EMS requirements.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough patient assessments and identify emergencies.
• Provide compassionate care and support during transport.
• Monitor vital signs and adjust treatments to keep patient stable.
• Assist in lifting/moving patients, often >250 lbs in teams.
• Transport patients to facilities using EMS vehicles.
• Handoff to receiving staff with complete condition and history.
• Document patient assessments and treatments accurately.

Skills

Patient assessment

Compassionate care

Vital signs monitoring

Team lifting safety

Communication with medical staff

Record keeping

PCR documentation

Equipment checks

Safety compliance

Care teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

EMT-Basic Certification (KY Board of EMS)

EMT-Advanced Certification (AEMT KY)

BLS for Healthcare Providers (AHA/ARC)

Other KY Board EMS certifications

Valid driver's license

Job description

Baptist Health Lexington is seeking EMT/AEMT to join our Transport EMS team. This full-time role involves patient assessment, compassionate care during transport, vital signs monitoring, and coordinating with receiving facilities.

Responsibilities include accurate documentation, equipment checks, and collaboration with health professionals to ensure continuity of care. Equal opportunity employer. Benefits included.