Paramedic/PRN Pool/On-Call/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky is seeking a paramedic for ambulance-based transport with primary duties moving patients between facilities and supporting ED operations on the Kentucky medical campus. The role involves long- and short-distance interfacility transports, ventilator management, IV therapy, and routine equipment checks.

Ideal candidates have interfacility transport experience, the ability to interpret cardiac rhythms and EKGs, and the capacity to work independently in a dynamic emergency

Qualifications

• Critical care or interfacility transport experience required.
• Experience with ventilators and IV infusion pumps.
• Ability to monitor cardiac rhythms and 12-lead EKGs.
• Ability to establish IV access and manage airways.
• Document vital signs and patient status during transport.
• Work in transport environment with independence.

Responsibilities

• Provide ambulance-based transport including interfacility and specialty transports.
• Assist in emergency department care and ensure vehicle readiness and equipment checks.

Skills

Critical care transport experience

Ventilators management

IV infusion pumps

Cardiac rhythms interpretation

Airways management

IV access

Vital signs monitoring

Independent patient care in transport

Education

High School diploma or GED

Two years paramedic experience preferred

Job description

Required License/Registration/Certification

Licensed Paramedic and valid Driver’s License; American Heart Association ( AHA ) Basic Life Support ( BLS ) certification for the Healthcare Provider, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support ( ACLS ) certification, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support ( PALS ) certification valid for at least 6 months after employment date.

Physical Requirements

Requires the ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull 50-100 pounds on a daily basis; stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time; and be exposed to communicable diseases and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments.

Shift

This is a level 4 pool agreement, 36 hours per week, night shift, with some weekends and holidays required- at $55 per hour per the pool contract.

Level 4 pool paramedics must complete and maintain all training and competencies required to work in any area where the department utilizes paramedics, including current and future services and roles.

Job Summary

The paramedic’s primary role is ambulance-based transport, with time in the UK Chandler and Good Samaritan emergency departments as a secondary assignment. The majority of scheduled hours are spent on UK ambulances conducting long- and short-distance interfacility transports, including specialty transports involving ventilators, IV pumps, and other advanced equipment. A small portion of the role involves responding to emergency calls on the UK medical campus. Ambulance duties also include daily operational responsibilities such as equipment checks and vehicle readiness. When not assigned to transport, the paramedic supplements the nursing role in the emergency department, working within the Kentucky scope of practice to administer medications, document care, monitor patients, and perform other patient care tasks.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The ideal candidate will have critical care or interfacility transport experience, including managing patients on mechanical ventilators and IV infusion pumps, monitoring and interpreting cardiac rhythms and 12-lead EKGs, establishing and maintaining IV access, managing airways and suctioning, monitoring and documenting vital signs and patient status throughout transport, and safely managing patient care independently in the transport environment.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

High School diploma or GED and two years of paramedic experience preferred.

Deadline to Apply

11/22/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Are you currently employed at UK HealthCare Chandler or Good Samaritan Hospitals?
  • Yes
  • No
• Are you currently a certified/licensed paramedic through the state of Kentucky?

  (Open Ended Question)

• This position requires multiple license(s)/certification(s). Do you currently hold each of the following? 1.) Paramedic licensure (EMT-P) through the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services (KBEMS); 2.) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS); 3.) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS); and 4.) Basic Life Support (BLS).
  • Yes
  • No
• How many years of paid, full-time employment experience do you have as a paramedic?
  • None
  • More than 0, up through 2 years
  • More than 2 years, up through 4 years
  • More than 4 years, up through 6 years
  • More than 6 years, up through 8 years
  • More than 8 years
• Where did you first see this position advertised?
  • AONE (American Organization of Nurse Executives)
  • UK Jobs Website
  • Employee Referral
  • Print Advertisement
  • On-line Advertisement
  • Military Connection Advertisement
  • Job Fair
  • "I'm Interested" page on Nurse Recruitment website
  • Facebook
  • HospitalCareers.com
  • InsideHigherEd.com
  • Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
  • HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
  • InsightIntoDiversity.com
  • Latinosinhighered.com
  • Indeed.com
  • LinkedIn.com
  • Institute for Diversity in Health Management
  • None of the Above