Paramedic - Part-time, 24 hours per Week

bhs; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Health Hamburg & Lexington in Kentucky is seeking a part-time Paramedic to join our Transport EMS team. You will provide advanced life support care, respond to emergencies, and transport patients under medical direction.

The role requires a Kentucky Paramedic license, BLS, PALS and ACLS certifications, and a valid driver's license, with a strong emphasis on documentation, teamwork and adherence to hospital protocols.

Qualifications

• Active Paramedic license through the Kentucky Board of EMS.
• BLS for Healthcare Provider issued by AHA or ARC.
• PALS and ACLS certifications.
• Other certifications and specialty training as required by the Kentucky Board of EMS.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care within department protocols and scope of practice.
• Recognize, respond to, and communicate changes in patient condition.
• Complete all required documentation and patient care reports on time.
• Provide care appropriate to emergency patients and maintain the environment of care.
• Perform ambulance transportation services within the Paramedic scope and set transport priorities.

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Paramedic license (Kentucky Board of EMS)

BLS for Healthcare Provider (AHA/ARC)

PALS & ACLS certifications

Other Kentucky EMS certifications

Job description

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 part-time Paramedic to join our Transport EMS team at Baptist Health Hamburg & Lexington!

• 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,

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.