Paramedic - Transport EMS (Part-Time, 12 hrs/week)

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

Job summary

Baptist Health in Lexington, KY is seeking a Paramedic to join our Transport EMS team. The role is described as part-time (1 day, 12 hours) or full-time on the rotation, with responsibilities across emergency transport and patient care per medical director protocols.

Ideal candidates hold an active KY Paramedic license, BLS, PALS and ACLS, with a valid driver's license and other state EMS certifications. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Active Paramedic license through the Kentucky Board of EMS.
• BLS for Healthcare Provider (AHA/ARC).
• PALS & ACLS certifications.
• Other certifications and specialty training as required by the Kentucky Board of EMS.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Paramedic

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Active Paramedic license – KY Board of EMS

BLS for Healthcare Provider (AHA/ARC)

PALS & ACLS certifications

Other KY Board of EMS certifications

Valid driver's license

Job description

Baptist Health in Lexington, KY is seeking a Paramedic to join our Transport EMS team. The role is described as part-time (1 day, 12 hours) or full-time on the rotation, with responsibilities across emergency transport and patient care per medical director protocols.

Ideal candidates hold an active KY Paramedic license, BLS, PALS and ACLS, with a valid driver's license and other state EMS certifications. Equal opportunity employer.