Paramedic, Full Time- Oldham County EMS

BHS • La Grange, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides advanced life support care to patients who are ill and/or injured. Transports and transfers patients and assess the extent of an illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures to follow. Applies artificial respiration or administers oxygen in cases of suffocation and asphyxiation, starts and administers intravenous fluids, performs other emergency medical interventions in accordance with State and Locally approved medical protocols.

Requirements

• Paramedic License issued by the Kentucky Board of EMS.
• Valid Kentucky Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP) certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced life support care to patients who are ill and/or injured.
• Transports and transfers patients.
• Assesses the extent of an illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures to follow.
• Applies artificial respiration or administers oxygen in cases of suffocation and asphyxiation.
• Starts and administers intravenous fluids.
• Performs other emergency medical interventions in accordance with State and Locally approved medical protocols.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed