Paramedic

At UK King's Daughters, we’re not just a healthcare facility — we’re a family of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. We’re more than just a place to work; we’re a place to grow, thrive, and contribute to our community.

Responsible for transferring patients safely to and from private homes, nursing facilities, and hospitals. Responds to emergency calls to provide efficient and immediate care to critically ill and injured patients. Transports patients promptly to medical facilities. Ensures patient safety and well-being during all phases of care. Collaborates with healthcare teams to deliver emergency medical services.

• Transports patients to and from homes, nursing facilities and hospitals, following dispatcher instructions and maintaining patient privacy.
• Operates KDMT vehicles safely, manages routes efficiently, and communicates with dispatch teams.
• Conducts daily vehicle and equipment inspections, ensures cleanliness and replenishes medical supplies as needed.
• Administers medical treatment and transports sick or injured persons to or between medical facilities.
• Assists in removing patients from accident or incident scenes and determines the nature and extent of illness or injury.
• Establishes and initiates appropriate treatment based on assessment findings.
• Assists admitting personnel in obtaining and recording patient vital statistics and transfer circumstances.
• Schedules truck crew and ambulette drivers as needed.
• Issues disciplinary action and participates in quality improvement and assurance activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

High school diploma or equivalent and vocational/technical training in a designated technical area

0-2 years of experience in a healthcare, clinical setting, or a relevant area. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All experience must be paid and in the same related field. Part‑time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

• CPR Certified
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
• Certified Paramedic
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) Certified

• A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)
• B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)
• D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)
• E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods:
  2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials:
  4. Regular (> 50% of the time)
• G. Repetitive motion:
  3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• H. Working at heights above 4 feet:
  2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• I. Working in confined spaces:
  3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)
• K. Job-related travel:
  3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• L. Loud noises:
  3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• M. Temperature extremes:
  3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste:
  3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• O. Radiation:
  1. Never
• P. Burns:
  2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• Q. Cuts/Punctures:
  4. Regular (> 50% of the time)
• R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens:
  4. Regular (> 50% of the time)
• S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors:
  1. Never
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