EMT or AEMT - Part-time, 1 Day / 12 hours per Week/ Nights

Baptist Healthcare System • Lexington, KY

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About The Position

Baptist Health is seeking a part-time EMT or AEMT for its Transport EMS team at Baptist Health Lexington. The position is scheduled for one 12-hour night shift per week. The EMT provides emergency medical care and patient transportation, requiring professionalism, compassion, and medical expertise to support patient safety and well-being during critical situations.

The role includes assessing patients, providing care and emotional support during transport, monitoring vital signs, and adjusting interventions as needed. It also involves safely transporting patients, coordinating handovers with receiving medical personnel, documenting care, maintaining EMS equipment and supplies, and checking vehicles for operational readiness and safety compliance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Emergency Medical Technician-Basic Certification by the Kentucky Board of EMS.
• Kentucky EMT-Advanced Certification for AEMT.
• BLS for Healthcare Provider certification issued by AHA or ARC.
• Other certifications and specialty training as required by the Kentucky Board of EMS.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments to identify injuries, illnesses, or medical emergencies.
• Provide compassionate care and emotional support to patients and their families during transport.
• Monitor vital signs and adjust treatment interventions as needed to maintain patient stability and comfort.
• Lift and move patients to and from stretchers, frequently lifting more than 250 pounds in a team setting.
• Safely transport patients to medical facilities using designated EMS vehicles.
• Communicate with receiving medical personnel and provide a detailed patient handover, including the patient's condition, treatment, and pertinent medical history.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of patient assessments, treatments, and transportation activities.
• Complete patient care reports (PCRs) in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and agencies to ensure continuity of care.
• Ensure EMS equipment and supplies are stocked, maintained, and functional.
• Perform routine checks and inspections of EMS vehicles to verify operational readiness and safety compliance.
• Report equipment malfunctions or vehicle deficiencies to appropriate personnel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED