Paramedic - PRN

BHS•Lexington, KY

About The Position

Baptist Health is seeking a PRN Paramedic to join its Transport EMS team at Baptist Health Hamburg & Lexington. The Paramedic provides advanced life support and direct patient care to ill or injured patients of all age groups under the direction of an emergency medical physician, physician’s assistant, or advanced registered nurse practitioner, or follows approved EMS medical protocols when transporting patients. The role ensures compliance with hospital and department policies and the Paramedic scope of practice.

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 and ACLS certifications.
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 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 plan of delivery.
Maintain familiarity with each fleet vehicle 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 service request.
Ensure proper vehicle maintenance, equipment readiness, and readiness and utilization of ALS gear.