EMT-B​/UKHC

Job Title

EMT – Basic

RE52146

Emergency Services (H3100: Emergency Services)

Lexington, KY

06

$16.20 - $24.82 per hour (base). The minimum hourly rate has been adjusted to $18.20 per hour.

Full‑Time Staff

High School diploma or equivalent.

No experience required.

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and a valid driver’s license.

This position requires regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods and performing tasks with repetitive motions such as typing; lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to or over 50 pounds; standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; working at heights above four feet; and exposure to risk of injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials;

loud noises; temperature extremes; and blood‑borne/airborne pathogens. Intermittently requires working in confined spaces; and occasionally requires job‑related travel (less than 10% of the time), exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, radiation, burns, cuts/punctures, recombinant DNA or viral vectors, and combative/violent people.

Must work three 12‑hour shifts per week. Weekends and holidays are also required.

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) at UKHC is pivotal in delivering prompt medical care, transportation, and empathetic service to patients in emergency situations. This role demands a combination of medical proficiency, effective communication skills, and a strong commitment to patient care. Operating in a fast‑paced and high‑pressure environment, the EMT assesses patient conditions, provides essential medical assistance, and ensures patients are safely transported to healthcare facilities.

• Clear and articulate verbal communication skills
• Basic medical terminology
• Basic computer skills

Minimum of one year of related experience is strongly preferred. Ideal candidates will have a background that includes, but is not limited to, performing patient assessments, providing basic medical care and life support, and measuring and monitoring vital signs.

11/06/2025

We value the well‑being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre‑employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.