Paramedic

Saint Joseph Hospital - Lexington; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington, KY is seeking a Paramedic to provide advanced emergency medical care and transport in pre-hospital and inter-facility settings. You will rapidly assess scenes, evaluate conditions, and perform life-saving interventions under physician oversight.

Responsibilities include administering BLS/ACLS/PALS, documenting care, triage and patient education, and aligning with CHI Saint Joseph Health standards to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• High school GED or high school diploma required at hire.
• 1-3 years of experience as a paramedic in a high-volume patient care setting.
• Successful completion of a nationally/state approved paramedic program; CCP-C or FP-C prep and certification expected/required within specified timelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced emergency medical care and transport to patients.
• Administer BLS, ACLS, PALS and other critical care interventions under physician oversight.
• Triage, assessment, intervention and patient education as needed.
• Document patient care in charts and records in a timely manner.
• Promote patient independence through education and care planning.

Skills

Critical thinking under stress

Compassionate communication

Patient education

Documentation skills

Education

High School GED

High School Graduate

Accredited paramedic program

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Paramedic, you will provide advanced emergency medical care and transport to critically ill or injured patients in pre-hospital and inter-facility settings. Every day you will rapidly assess scenes, evaluate conditions, and administer life‑saving interventions, while safely operating emergency vehicles and documenting care. To be successful, you will demonstrate expert clinical skills, exceptional critical thinking under stress, and compassionate communication, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.

• While working under physician medical oversight, the Paramedic will assure quality of care by following the scope of practice provided by the National EMS Scope of Practice Model and further outlined by the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services.
• In addition, the individual is to align their role within functions set forth by CHI Saint Joseph Health.
• Administers BLS, PALS, ACLS and critical care interventions following the orders and supervision of the attending physician.
• Performs triage, assessments, interventions and patient education as needed.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records in a timely manner.
• Promotes patient’s independence by establishing personal rapport and care goals; teaching patients, friends and family to understand condition, medications, and self‑care skills; answering questions.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School GED, upon hire or
• High School Graduate, upon hire and
• Vocational School Grad Graduate from a nationally/state approved accrediting paramedic program., upon hire and
• 1-3 years 2 years of experience as a paramedic in a high volume patient care services, approved Critical Care endorsement, previous aeromedical, or clinical ER experience.
• During the orientation period, the Paramedic must successfully complete an approved Critical Care Paramedic course and pass the IBSC CCP-C or the FP-C exam to maintain employment. CHI Saint Joseph Health will cover the cost of the exam fee for the attempt they pass; any failed attempts will be the responsibility of the individual. After a third unsuccessful attempt, employment as a paramedic with CHI Saint Joseph will conclude, as the required certification standards will not have been met. After obtaining their CCP-C or FP-C, they must apply for and obtain their Advanced Practice Paramedic Licensure from the Kentucky Board of EMS.
• Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic: KY, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 90 Days and
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support, within 6 - months
• Critical Care Paramedic, within 90 Days or
• Flight Paramedic-Certified, within 90 Days

Where You'll Work

Welcome to Saint Joseph Hospital, a 433-bed hospital founded in 1877 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth as the first hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford, the mission to provide compassionate care to the underserved is still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital holds over two dozen national ranks and recognitions and is recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky.

Saint Joseph is part of CommonSpirit Health, a non-profit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. With approximately 175,000 team members and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians.

Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2,200 care centers serving 24 states.