Paramedic - Full-time, 36 hours/3 Days per Week
About The Position
Baptist Health is seeking a full-time Paramedic for its Transport EMS team serving Baptist Health Hamburg, Lexington, and Georgetown, Kentucky. The Paramedic provides advanced life support and direct patient care to ill or injured patients of all age groups. Care is delivered under the direction of an emergency medical physician, physician’s assistant, or advanced registered nurse practitioner, or according to approved EMS medical protocols during patient transport. The role follows medical-director-approved department protocols, state scope of practice, and hospital and department policies. The Paramedic performs ambulance transportation services, prioritizes transport for multiple patients, coordinates resources and delivery plans, and maintains vehicle, equipment, and ALS gear readiness. The position also requires accurate, timely patient care documentation and attention to changes in patient condition and the care environment.
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 as 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 appropriately communicate changes in patient condition.
- Complete all required documentation and patient care reports thoroughly and accurately within the required timeframe.
- Provide care appropriate to the emergency population and maintain the environment of care.
- Perform ambulance transportation services within the scope of practice of a Paramedic.
- Set priorities for the transport of multiple patients.
- Ensure resources are available and coordinate the plan of delivery.
- Maintain knowledge and familiarity with each vehicle in the fleet to operate 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
