Full-Time EMT - Evening/Night Shift

Working Title - Monitored Patient Transport

Department Name - Command Center

Position Time Status - Full-Time

Required Education - HS

Required License/Registration/Certification - Licensed Paramedic and valid Driver's License; American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for the Healthcare Provider, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification valid for at least 6 months after employment date.

Also involves some exposure to risk of injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials, and exposure to loud noises, temperature extremes, hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, radiation, cuts/punctures, blood-borne or airborne pathogens, and combative/violent people.

Shift - Must be able to work three, 12-hour, 7:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. day shifts per week (shifts may include days, evenings, nights, and/or swing). Will also be required to work some weekends and holidays.

Job Summary - The Paramedic will work in the Level 1 Trauma Center to compliment the nursing role. Duties of this position include performing patient care duties utilizing a team approach in collaboration with RNs, MDs, and other members of the comprehensive healthcare team; and organizing, prioritizing, and delivering direct patient care based on determined scope of practice within the hospital setting.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities - The ideal candidate will have clinical care experience, including but not limited to: monitoring vital signs; Preferred Education/Experience - High school diploma or GED and three years of paramedic experience, and current Kentucky Paramedic certification or licensure, American Heart Association (BLS), ACLS, and PALS certifications preferred.

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