Paramedic

Saint Joseph Hospital - London; London (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph London is seeking a Paramedic to deliver advanced emergency medical care and transport to critically ill or injured patients in pre-hospital and inter-facility settings. You will rapidly assess scenes, administer life-saving interventions, and document care while operating emergency vehicles under physician oversight.

The role requires completion of a nationally/state approved paramedic program, active Kentucky licensure, and current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and CCP/FP-C readiness.

Qualifications

• Completion of a nationally/state approved paramedic program and active KY license.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications or readiness to obtain.
• 1–3 years of paramedic experience in high-volume EMS or ER settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced emergency medical care and transport to critically ill or injured patients.
• Rapidly assess scenes, evaluate conditions, and document care.
• Administer life-saving interventions under physician oversight.
• Perform triage, assessments, interventions and patient education.
• Document patient care services by charting in records.
• Promote patient independence and educate patients and families.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Nationally/State approved Paramedic Program

Kentucky EMS License/Certification

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.
• Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support.

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 London, a 150‑bed regional hospital founded in 1926. Located on a 52 acre healing environment, Saint Joseph London offers private patient rooms that overlook a small lake and healing garden and has been recognized as a Best Place to Work in Kentucky for five years in a row (2020‑2024).

CHI Health 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.