EMT or AEMT - PRN

Baptist Healthcare System • Lexington, KY

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About The Position

Baptist Health is hiring an EMT or AEMT for its EMS Transport team serving Baptist Health Lexington, Hamburg, and Georgetown, Kentucky. The position is PRN and as needed. The role involves assessing and caring for patients during transport, safely moving patients and transporting them to medical facilities, communicating with receiving medical personnel, documenting patient care, and maintaining EMS equipment and vehicles.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Emergency Medical Technician-Basic certification from the Kentucky Board of EMS.
• For AEMT applicants, Kentucky EMT-Advanced certification.
• BLS for Healthcare Provider certification issued by the 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 to support patient stability and comfort.
• Lift and move patients to and from stretchers, frequently lifting more than 250 pounds as part of a team.
• Safely transport patients to medical facilities using designated EMS vehicles.
• Communicate with receiving medical personnel and provide a detailed handover, including the patient's condition, treatment, and pertinent medical history.
• Maintain accurate, detailed records of assessments, treatments, and transportation activities.
• Complete patient care reports (PCRs) promptly and document relevant information.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and agencies to support continuity of care.
• Keep EMS equipment and supplies stocked, maintained, and functional.
• Routinely check and inspect EMS vehicles for operational readiness and compliance with safety standards.
• Report equipment malfunctions and vehicle deficiencies to appropriate personnel.

Benefits

• Five days of paid time off available upon hire for full-time employees.
• PTO Sell Back Program.
• Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation).
• Company-paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Bereavement leave, including for pets.
• Employee Support Fund for employees needing emergency financial support.
• Retirement plans with company match.
• Company-paid basic life insurance and long-term disability.
• Health insurance, pharmacy, dental, and vision coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED