Paramedic - PRN

Baptist Healthcare System • Lexington, KY

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About The Position

Baptist Health is seeking a PRN Paramedic to join its Transport EMS team at Baptist Health Hamburg and Lexington. The Paramedic provides advanced life support and direct patient care to patients of all age groups who are ill or injured, under the direction of an emergency medical physician, physician assistant, or advanced registered nurse practitioner, or according to approved EMS medical protocols during transport. The role follows medical director-approved department protocols, state scope of practice, and hospital and department policies.

The Paramedic recognizes and communicates changes in patient condition, completes required documentation and patient care reports accurately and on time, and maintains an appropriate environment of care. The position includes ambulance transportation, setting transport priorities for multiple patients, coordinating resources and delivery plans, and ensuring vehicles and ALS equipment are clean, stocked, maintained, and ready for service.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Active Paramedic license through the Kentucky Board of EMS at the time of consideration.
• BLS for Healthcare Provider certification issued by the 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 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 plan of delivery.
• Maintain familiarity with each vehicle in the fleet to operate it smoothly and safely.
• Ensure the ambulance is clean, stocked, and response-ready 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.
• Follow hospital and department policies and the Paramedic scope of practice.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED