EMT and Paramedic Part-time & PRN

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. Paramedics provide advanced life support care to patients who are ill and/or injured, administering direct care to patients of all age groups under the direction of an emergency medical physician, emergency physician’s assistant, or emergency advanced registered nurse practitioner, or by utilizing approved EMS protocols if transporting a patient.

Paramedics ensure adherence to hospital and department policies as well as paramedic scope of practice.

• Provides patient care within the medical‑director approved department protocols and state scope of practice.
• Recognizes, responds to, and communicates changes in patient condition appropriately.
• Thoroughly and accurately completes all required documentation and patient care reports within the required timeframe.
• Provides compassionate care and emotional support to patients and their families during transport to medical facilities.
• Sets priorities for the transport of multiple patients.
• Assures resources and coordinates the plan of delivery.
• Maintains knowledge and familiarity with each vehicle in the fleet to operate smoothly and safely.
• Ensures the ambulance is clean, stocked, and response‑ready at the beginning and end of every shift as well as prior to each request for service.
• Ensures proper vehicle maintenance and equipment readiness, including ALS gear readiness and utilization.

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• Emergency Medical Technician‑Basic Certification by the Kentucky Board of EMS.
• 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.

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• Active Paramedic license through the Kentucky Board of EMS at time of consideration.
• BLS for Healthcare Provider 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.

• 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 more.
• Some benefits are available to part‑time and PRN employees, including Retirement Plans.

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and seeks to employ individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual 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 minorities, females, disabled individuals, veterans and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team.

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