EMT ; Mercer County, KY

Description

Ameri Pro is hiring EMTs for our Mercer Co, KY. location. As an EMT you will provide essential Basic Life Support (BLS) care and safe medical transport in emergency and/or non-emergency environments. This role focuses on patient assessment, direct BLS treatment, operational readiness, and strong teamwork in support of Paramedics and other public safety partners. EMTs uphold Ameri Pro’s standards of professionalism, safety, and compassionate patient care.

• Conduct patient assessments and provide BLS interventions such as CPR, oxygen delivery, bleeding control, splinting, and vital signs monitoring.
• Assist Paramedics by preparing equipment and performing delegated tasks during ALS calls.
• Monitor patient condition during transport and relay updates to the Paramedic or receiving facility.
• Complete accurate, timely electronic documentation of BLS care and patient interactions.
• Operate the ambulance safely as assigned, following Ameri Pro driving standards and traffic regulations.
• Maintain ambulance and equipment readiness through inspections, cleaning, restocking, and reporting issues.
• Perform stretcher operations, lifting/moving patients, and securing equipment to support safe transport.
• Participate in required training and quality improvement activities to maintain EMT proficiency.

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent qualification.
• Kentucky EMT certification in good standing
• Current National Registry certification
• Current CPR: BLS certification.
• Valid state specific Drivers’ license.
• FEMA IS certs: (IS-100; IS-200; IS-700; IS-800)

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, stand, or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 180 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 300 pounds with assistance from others.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Due to the nature of EMS Care working conditions, employees may be exposed to inclement weather, potential hazardous conditions, psychological stressors, diseases and other illnesses. Frequent interruptions, work pressure, difficult personalities and irregularities in work schedule are expected. Employee is subject to continually changing deadlines, while performing the duties of this job. The employee will be occasionally required to attend meetings, some of which may take place outside of regular working hours.

• Competitive Compensation
• Personal Time Off starting at 2 weeks; increases with tenure
• Expansive benefits package to include Medical;
  Dental;
  Vision;
  Voluntary Short-term Disability, Life, Accidental, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity
• Employer paid Basic Life AD&D with a HDHP
• Employer $600 Contribution to HSA with a HDHP
• 401k Employee Match 50% up to first 6% of eligible compensation
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

At Ameri Pro Health, you are at the heart of everything we do! Thrive here with industry-leading pay from day one, comprehensive benefits, clear career pathways, on-going training, and a supportive environment where your expertise is valued. Powered by innovative, cutting-edge technology and state-of-the‑art ambulances, you will have the tools to focus on what matters: saving lives and shaping the future of healthcare.

Join Ameri Pro and be part of a forward‑thinking team redefining EMS through innovation and a relentless commitment to excellence!

It is the policy of Ameri Pro Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a veteran or military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local civil rights laws.

Ameri Pro Health supports veterans, providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability. We maintain a workplace that is committed to maintaining a workplace free from harassment/retaliation.

• Successful completion of a comprehensive background check and drug screening.
• Strong people skills and proven ability to collaborate within a team.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to comprehend and execute verbal and written instructions in English