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EMT or AEMT - Full-time, 3 Days per Week, 2nd Shift

Baptist Health

Lexington, KYFull-time$7.25/hrSeen 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$7.25/hr
Location
Lexington, KY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Kentucky EMT-Basic CertificationKentucky EMT-Advanced CertificationBLS For Healthcare ProviderOther Kentucky Board Of EMS Certifications Or Specialty TrainingValid Driver's License

Job overview

Baptist Health seeks EMTs and AEMTs for its Transport EMS team at Baptist Health Lexington. The role provides emergency medical care and patient transportation, including assessment, monitoring, treatment, and support during transport. It also involves patient handovers, care documentation, collaboration with healthcare professionals, and maintaining EMS equipment and vehicles. The position is full-time, with a stated schedule of 36 hours across three days per week.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Patient AssessmentEmergency Medical CarePatient MonitoringPatient TransportPatient HandoverPatient Care ReportingPatient LiftingTeamworkCommunication

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDKentucky EMT-Basic CertificationKentucky EMT-Advanced CertificationBLS for Healthcare ProviderOther Kentucky Board of EMS Certifications or Specialty TrainingValid Driver's License

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Full job description

Experience Required

None

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

Summary

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) plays a crucial role in providing emergency medical care and transportation to patients in need. This position requires a high level of professionalism, compassion, and medical expertise to ensure the safety and well-being of patients during critical situations.

Job Description:

Baptist Health is looking for EMT and AEMT to join our Transport EMS team at Baptist Health Lexington!

Full-time, 36 hours/3 days per week.

Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify injuries, illnesses, or medical emergencies.

Provide compassionate care and emotional support to patients and their families during transport to medical facilities.

Monitor vital signs and adjust treatment interventions as necessary to ensure patient stability and comfort.

Lifting and moving of patients to and from stretchers, frequently lifting more than 250lbs in a team setting.

Safely transport patients to medical facilities using designated EMS vehicles.

Communicate effectively with receiving medical personnel to provide a detailed patient handover and report on the patient's condition, treatment provided, and any pertinent medical history.

Maintain accurate and detailed records of patient assessments, treatments, and transportation activities.

Complete patient care reports (PCRs) in a timely manner, documenting all relevant information.

Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and agencies to ensure continuity of care.

Ensure that all EMS equipment and supplies are properly stocked, maintained, and functional at all times.

Perform routine checks and inspections of EMS vehicles to verify operational readiness and compliance with safety standards.

Report any equipment malfunctions or vehicle deficiencies to the appropriate personnel.

Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalency required.

Emergency Medical Technician-Basic Certification by the Kentucky Board of EMS.

Kentucky EMT-Advanced Certification for AEMT.

BLS for Healthcare Provider issued by AHA or ARC.

Other certifications and specialty training as required by the Kentucky Board of EMS.

Valid driver's license.

Excellent Benefits Package:

5 days of Paid Time Off available for use upon hire(Full-time)

PTO Sell Back Program

Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)

Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

Bereavement Leave (includes pets)

Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support

Retirement plans with company match

Company paid Basic Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability

Health Insurance, Pharmacy, Dental, Vision and much more!

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

"EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to r ace, color, national origin, gender, s exual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMATION AND ACCESSIBILITY TO SERVICES

Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Baptist Health facilities by using the Kentucky Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). For voice to TDD, call 800.648.6057. For TDD to voice, call 800.648.6056."

Job Type

Full time

Benefits Offered

Not specified

Veteran Preference

No

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

R26108494

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