Paramedic - Part-time, 24 hours per Week

BHS•Lexington, KY

About The Position

Baptist Health is hiring a part-time Paramedic for its Transport EMS team at Baptist Health Hamburg & Lexington. The Paramedic provides advanced life support and direct patient care to patients of all ages who are ill or injured. Care is provided under the direction of an emergency medical physician, physician’s assistant, or advanced registered nurse practitioner, or according to approved EMS medical protocols when transporting a patient. The role requires adherence to hospital and department policies and to the Paramedic scope of practice.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency.
Active Paramedic license through the Kentucky Board of EMS at time of consideration.
BLS for Healthcare Provider certification issued by AHA or ARC.
PALS certification.
ACLS certification.
Other certifications and specialty training as required by the Kentucky Board of EMS.
Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care within medical director-approved department protocols and state scope of practice.
Recognize, respond to, and appropriately communicate changes in patient condition.
Complete required documentation and patient care reports accurately and within the required timeframe.
Provide care appropriate to the emergency population and maintain the environment of care.
Perform ambulance transportation services within the Paramedic scope of practice.
Set priorities for the transport of multiple patients.
Ensure resources are available and coordinate the delivery plan.
Maintain knowledge and familiarity with each fleet vehicle to operate it smoothly and safely.
Ensure the ambulance is clean, stocked, and ready to respond at the beginning and end of every shift and before each request for service.
Ensure proper vehicle maintenance, equipment readiness, and readiness and utilization of ALS gear.