EMT-B/UKHC

Inside Higher Ed; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 22,317 - 34,192; Full time

Job summary

A university healthcare institution is seeking a Full-Time EMT to deliver prompt medical care and transportation to patients in emergencies. This role requires effective communication and a commitment to patient care. Key qualifications include an EMT certification and a high school diploma. Experience is preferred but not mandatory. Candidates will work three 12-hour shifts per week, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and a valid driver’s license are required.
• Preferred: Minimum of one year of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver prompt medical care, transportation, and empathetic service.
• Assess patient conditions and provide essential medical assistance.
• Ensure safe transportation to healthcare facilities.

Skills

Clear and articulate verbal communication skills

Basic medical terminology

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title

EMT – Basic

Requisition Number

RE52146

Department

Emergency Services (H3100: Emergency Services)

Location

Lexington, KY

Grade

06

Salary Range

$16.20 - $24.82 per hour (base). The minimum hourly rate has been adjusted to $18.20 per hour.

Position Type

Full‑Time Staff

Required Education

High School diploma or equivalent.

Required Experience

No experience required.

Required License / Certification

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and a valid driver’s license.

Physical Requirements

This position requires regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods and performing tasks with repetitive motions such as typing; lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to or over 50 pounds; standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; working at heights above four feet; and exposure to risk of injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; loud noises; temperature extremes; and blood‑borne/airborne pathogens. Intermittently requires working in confined spaces; and occasionally requires job‑related travel (less than 10% of the time), exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, radiation, burns, cuts/punctures, recombinant DNA or viral vectors, and combative/violent people.

Shift

Must work three 12‑hour shifts per week. Weekends and holidays are also required.

Job Summary

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) at UKHC is pivotal in delivering prompt medical care, transportation, and empathetic service to patients in emergency situations. This role demands a combination of medical proficiency, effective communication skills, and a strong commitment to patient care. Operating in a fast‑paced and high‑pressure environment, the EMT assesses patient conditions, provides essential medical assistance, and ensures patients are safely transported to healthcare facilities.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Clear and articulate verbal communication skills
• Basic medical terminology
• Basic computer skills

Preferred Education / Experience

Minimum of one year of related experience is strongly preferred. Ideal candidates will have a background that includes, but is not limited to, performing patient assessments, providing basic medical care and life support, and measuring and monitoring vital signs.

Application Deadline

11/06/2025

University Community & Equal Opportunity Statement

We value the well‑being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre‑employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.