EMT - PRN

Summary

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

Responsibilities include:

• 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.
• Lift and move patients to and from stretchers, frequently lifting more than 250 lbs 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.

• 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.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• 5 days of paid time off available for use upon hire

• PTO sell‑back program

• Compassionate leave sharing program (PTO donation)

• Company‑paid maternity and paternity leave

• Bereavement leave (includes pets)

• Employee support fund for financial emergencies

• Retirement plans with company match

• Company‑paid basic life insurance and long‑term disability

• Health, pharmacy, dental, and vision insurance and more.

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.