Paramedic - Full-time, 36 hours/3 Days per Week

Kyeatright; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a full-time Paramedic to join the Transport EMS team serving the Hamburg/Lexington/Georgetown areas in Kentucky. You will provide advanced life support and direct patient care under medical direction, while ensuring adherence to EMS protocols and hospital policies.

You will perform ambulance transport, prioritize multi-patient events, maintain equipment readiness, and complete documentation within required timeframes.

Qualifications

• Active Paramedic license through the Kentucky Board of EMS.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS for Healthcare Provider issued by AHA or ARC.
• PALS & ACLS certifications.
• Other certifications as required by the Kentucky Board of EMS.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced life support and direct patient care across all ages.
• Complete all required documentation and patient care reports timely.

Skills

Paramedic license

BLS certification

PALS & ACLS

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Paramedic - Full-time, 36 hours/3 Days per Week### Paramedic - Full-time, 36 hours/3 Days per WeekApply: Lexington, KY: Full time: Posted Today: R26108493**Summary**Provides advanced life support care to patients who are ill and/or injured. Administers direct care to the patient of all age groups under the direction of an emergency medical physician, emergency physician’s assistant, and emergency advanced registered nurse practitioner or utilizes approved EMS medical protocols if transporting a patient. Ensures adherence to hospital and department policies as well as paramedic scope of practice.**Job Description:*****Baptist Health is looking for a full-time Paramedic to join our Transport EMS team at Baptist Health Hamburg/Lexington/Georgetown, KY!**** Provides patient care within the medical director approved department protocols and state scope of practice.* Recognizes, responds to, and communicates changes in patient condition appropriately.* Thoroughly and accurately completes all required documentation and patient care reports within required timeframe.* Provides care appropriate to the emergency population and maintains the environment of care.* Performs ambulance transportation services within the scope of practice of a Paramedic.* Sets priorities for the transport of multiple patients.* Assures resources and coordinates plan of delivery.* Maintains knowledge and familiarity with each vehicle in fleet in order to operate smooth and safely.* Assures ambulance is clean, stocked and response ready at the beginning and end of every shift as well as prior to each and every request for service.* Ensures proper vehicle maintenance and equipment readiness as well as proper ALS gear readiness and utilization. **Minimum Requirements:*** High school diploma or equivalency required.* Active Paramedic license through the Kentucky Board of EMS at time of consideration.* BLS for Healthcare Provider issued by AHA or ARC.* PALS & ACLS certifications.* Other certifications and specialty training as required by the Kentucky Board of EMS.* Valid driver's license.### *If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!*### Baptist Health is an *Equal Employment Opportunity* employer.