PRN Paramedic- Oldham County EMS

Baptist Health; Kentucky; On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Kentucky is seeking a Paramedic (PRN) to provide advanced life support to ill or injured patients. You will transport and assess patients to prioritize procedures and deliver critical interventions in accordance with state and local protocols.

The role requires: Paramedic license issued by the Kentucky Board of EMS, valid Kentucky driver's license, BCLS, ACLS, PEPP, and PALS within six months of hire. Join our growing team focused on clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation.

Qualifications

• Paramedic license issued by the Kentucky Board of EMS.
• Valid Kentucky Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP) certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced life support care to patients who are ill and/or injured.
• Transports and transfers patients and assess the extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures to follow.
• Applies artificial respiration or administers oxygen in cases of suffocation and asphyxiation, starts and administers intravenous fluids, performs other emergency medical interventions in accordance with State and Locally approved medical protocols.

Skills

Paramedic license

BCLS

ACLS

PEPP

PALS

Kentucky Driver's License

Education

Paramedic license by Kentucky Board of EMS

Job description

**Summary****Job Description:** **Paramedic****Status: PRN** **Job Summary:**Provides advanced life support care to patients who are ill and/or injured. Transports and transfers patients and assess the extent of an illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures to follow. Applies artificial respiration or administers oxygen in cases of suffocation and asphyxiation, starts and administers intravenous fluids, performs other emergency medical interventions in accordance with State and Locally approved medical protocols. **Job Requirements:*** Paramedic License issued by the Kentucky Board of EMS.* Valid Kentucky Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.* Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.* Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.* Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP) certification.* Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 6 months of hire.### *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!*