Paramedic - Part-time, 1 Day per Week, 12 hours

Baptist Healthcare System•Lexington, KY

About The Position

Baptist Health is seeking a part-time Paramedic to join its Transport EMS team at Baptist Health Hamburg. The role provides advanced life support and direct patient care for ill or injured patients of all age groups under the direction of emergency medical clinicians or through approved EMS medical protocols during patient transport. The Paramedic must follow medical director-approved department protocols, state scope of practice, and hospital and department policies. The position is described as one 12-hour day per week.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Provide patient care within medical director-approved department protocols and the state scope of practice.
Recognize, respond to, and communicate changes in patient condition appropriately.
Complete required documentation and patient care reports thoroughly, 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 transporting multiple patients.
Ensure resources are available and coordinate the delivery plan.
Maintain knowledge of and familiarity with each vehicle in the fleet to support safe, smooth operation.
Ensure the ambulance is clean, stocked, and response-ready at the beginning and end of each shift and before every service request.
Ensure proper vehicle maintenance, equipment readiness, and readiness and utilization of ALS gear.