EMT or AEMT - PRN

Baptist Health; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (5 days)

PTO Sell Back Program

PTO Donation/Compassionate Leave

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Bereavement Leave (pets)

Employee Support Fund

Retirement plans with company match

Basic Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a full-time night shift EMT or AEMT to join our EMS Transport team serving the Lexington/Hamburg/Georgetown, KY area.

This role requires EMT-Basic and AEMT certifications, a valid driver's license, and BLS. It offers excellent benefits and opportunities to grow within a compassionate healthcare network.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• EMT-Basic certification required.
• EMT-Advanced (AEMT) certification required.
• BLS for Healthcare Provider certification required.
• Other Kentucky EMS certifications and specialty training may be required.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify injuries, illnesses, or medical emergencies.
• Provide compassionate care and emotional support to patients and their families during transport.
• Monitor vital signs and adjust treatment interventions as necessary to ensure patient stability and comfort.
• Lifting and moving of patients to and from stretchers, frequently lifting more than 250lbs in a team setting.
• Safely transport patients to medical facilities using designated EMS vehicles.
• Communicate effectively with receiving medical personnel to provide a detailed patient handover and report on the patient's condition, treatment provided, and any pertinent medical history.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of patient assessments, treatments, and transportation activities.
• Complete patient care reports (PCRs) in a timely manner, documenting all relevant information.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and agencies to ensure continuity of care.
• Ensure that all EMS equipment and supplies are properly stocked, maintained, and functional at all times.
• Perform routine checks and inspections of EMS vehicles to verify operational readiness and compliance with safety standards.
• Report any equipment malfunctions or vehicle deficiencies to the appropriate personnel.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Emergency Medical Technician-Basic Certification by the Kentucky Board of EMS

Kentucky EMT-Advanced Certification for AEMT

BLS for Healthcare Provider (AHA/ARC)

Other certifications and specialty training per Kentucky Board

Valid driver's license

Tools

EMS equipment operation

PCR documentation

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Baptist Health is looking for a full-time, night shift EMT or AEMT to join our EMS Transport team at Baptist Health Lexington/Hamburg/Georgetown, KY!

PRN - As needed.

• Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify injuries, illnesses, or medical emergencies.
• Provide compassionate care and emotional support to patients and their families during transport to medical facilities.
• Monitor vital signs and adjust treatment interventions as necessary to ensure patient stability and comfort.
• Lifting and moving of patients to and from stretchers, frequently lifting more than 250lbs in a team setting.
• Safely transport patients to medical facilities using designated EMS vehicles.
• Communicate effectively with receiving medical personnel to provide a detailed patient handover and report on the patient's condition, treatment provided, and any pertinent medical history.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of patient assessments, treatments, and transportation activities.
• Complete patient care reports (PCRs) in a timely manner, documenting all relevant information.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and agencies to ensure continuity of care.
• Ensure that all EMS equipment and supplies are properly stocked, maintained, and functional at all times.
• Perform routine checks and inspections of EMS vehicles to verify operational readiness and compliance with safety standards.
• Report any equipment malfunctions or vehicle deficiencies to the appropriate personnel.

Minimum Requirements:

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

Excellent Benefits Package:

• 5 days of Paid Time Off available for use upon hire (Full-time)
• PTO Sell Back Program
• Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
• Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support
• Retirement plans with company match
• Company paid Basic Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability
• Health Insurance, Pharmacy, Dental, Vision and much more!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.