EMT or AEMT - PRN

Baptist Health; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

PTO Sell Back

PTO Donation

Maternity Leave

Bereavement Leave

Employee Support Fund

Retirement Plan Match

Life Insurance + LTD

Health Insurance

Job summary

Baptist Health in Lexington, KY is seeking a full-time night shift EMT or AEMT to join the EMS Transport team across Lexington/Hamburg/Georgetown. This PRN-as-needed role requires strong assessment, stabilization, and transport skills.

Responsibilities include field assessment, vital-sign monitoring, patient handover to receiving staff, and meticulous PCR documentation, with emphasis on teamwork and safety during heavy patient handling and vehicle operations.

Qualifications

• Assess patients to identify injuries, illnesses, or emergencies.
• Provide compassionate care and emotional support during transport.
• Monitor vital signs and adjust treatment to maintain stability.
• Lift and move patients safely in teams as needed.
• Transport patients using designated EMS vehicles.
• Communicate clear handovers to receiving staff.
• Maintain accurate records of assessments, treatments, and transport.
• Complete PCRs promptly with detailed documentation.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals for continuity of care.
• Ensure EMS equipment and supplies are stocked and functional.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients to identify injuries, illnesses, or emergencies.
• Provide compassionate care and emotional support during transport.
• Monitor vital signs and adjust treatments to ensure stability.
• Lift and move patients during transport in a team setting.
• Safely transport patients to medical facilities using EMS vehicles.
• Communicate with receiving staff for detailed handovers.
• Maintain records of assessments, treatments, and transport activities.
• Complete PCRs in a timely manner with relevant information.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity.
• Ensure EMS equipment and supplies are stocked and functional.
• Perform routine vehicle checks to verify readiness and safety.

Skills

Patient assessment

Vital signs monitoring

Compassionate care

Team lifting coordination

Patient transport

Communication with EMS

Documentation

Equipment checks

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Vehicle readiness checks

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EMT-B Certification (KY)

AEMT Certification (KY)

BLS for Healthcare Providers (AHA/ARC)

Valid driver’s license

Tools

PCR documentation systems

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.