Paramedic - PRN

BHS•Elizabethtown, KY

12d

About The Position

Baptist Health is seeking a PRN Paramedic to join its transport EMS team at Baptist Health Hardin. The role provides advanced life support and direct patient care to ill or injured patients of all ages. Care is provided under the direction of an emergency medical physician, physician’s assistant, or advanced registered nurse practitioner, or according to approved EMS protocols when transporting a patient. The Paramedic follows hospital and department policies and works within the applicable 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 in accordance with medical director-approved department protocols and state scope of practice.
Recognize, respond to, and appropriately communicate changes in a patient’s condition.
Complete all required documentation and patient care reports 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 support safe and smooth operation.
Ensure the ambulance is clean, stocked, and response-ready at the beginning and end of each shift and before every request for service.
Ensure proper vehicle maintenance, equipment readiness, and readiness and utilization of ALS gear.