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

BHS • Lexington, KY

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About The Position

Baptist Health is seeking a part-time EMT or AEMT to join 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 transportation to patients, exercising 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 moving and lifting patients, including frequent team lifts of more than 250 pounds; transporting patients in designated EMS vehicles; communicating handovers to receiving personnel; and completing accurate, timely patient care records. The EMT helps maintain EMS equipment and supplies, checks vehicle readiness and safety compliance, and reports deficiencies or malfunctions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Emergency Medical Technician-Basic Certification issued by the Kentucky Board of EMS.
• Kentucky EMT-Advanced Certification for AEMT candidates.
• 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 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 in a team setting.
• Safely transport patients to medical facilities using designated EMS vehicles.
• Communicate with receiving medical personnel and provide detailed patient handovers, including condition, treatment, and pertinent medical history.
• Maintain accurate, detailed records of patient assessments, treatments, and transportation activities.
• Complete patient care reports in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and agencies to support continuity of care.
• Keep EMS equipment and supplies stocked, maintained, and functional.
• Perform routine EMS vehicle checks and inspections for operational readiness and safety compliance.
• Report equipment malfunctions and vehicle deficiencies to appropriate personnel.

What This Job Offers

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