Paramedic: Ambulance & Emergency Dept Specialist

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky is seeking a licensed Paramedic to provide urgent patient care on ambulances and within the UK Chandler and Good Samaritan emergency departments. You will respond to emergency calls, transport patients, and support ED teams with clinical tasks.

Ideal candidates will hold Kentucky Paramedic certification and NREMT, with BLS, ACLS, and PALS current. The role requires flexibility for shifts, including weekends and holidays, and may involve travel across campus facilities.

Qualifications

• Licensed Paramedic with valid Driver’s License.
• AHA BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications.
• Nationally Registered EMT (NREMT) preferred; Kentucky Paramedic certification required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency calls on UK medical campus and conduct ambulance transports.
• Assist in the Emergency Department and collaborate with nursing staff on patient care tasks.
• Perform daily equipment checks and ambulance maintenance; support routine clinical operations.

Skills

Clinical care experience

Vital signs monitoring

IV insertion

NGT insertion

Urinary catheter insertion

12-lead EKG

Wound care

Documentation

Education

High School diploma or higher

Three years paramedic experience preferred

Kentucky Paramedic certification

NREMT certification

AHA BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Driver’s License

Job description

The University of Kentucky is seeking a licensed Paramedic to provide urgent patient care on ambulances and within the UK Chandler and Good Samaritan emergency departments. You will respond to emergency calls, transport patients, and support ED teams with clinical tasks.

Ideal candidates will hold Kentucky Paramedic certification and NREMT, with BLS, ACLS, and PALS current. The role requires flexibility for shifts, including weekends and holidays, and may involve travel across campus facilities.