"EMT-B/UKHC"

Job Details

Job Title: EMT-B/UKHC

Requisition Number: RE50687

Working Title: EMT - Basic

Department Name: H3100: Emergency Services

Work Location: Lexington, KY

Grade Level: 06

Salary Range: $16.20-24.82/hour. The starting pay for this position was recently adjusted. The minimum hourly rate for this position will now be $18.20/hour. All pay rates will be based on the candidate’s experience.

Type of Position: Staff

Position Time Status: Full-Time

Required Education: HS

Required Related Experience: No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and valid Driver’s License

Physical Requirements: This position requires regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time 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 time), exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, radiation, burns, cuts/punctures, recombinant DNA or viral vectors, and combative/violent people.

Shift: Must be able to work three, 12-hour shifts per week; will also be required to work some weekends and holidays.

Job Summary: 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 often high-pressure environment, the EMT is responsible for assessing patient conditions, providing essential medical assistance, and ensuring patients are safely transported to healthcare facilities.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities: Clear and articulate verbal communication skills, basic medical terminology, and basic computer skills.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?: No

Preferred Education/Experience: A 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, as well as measuring and monitoring vital signs.

Deadline to Apply: 09/21/2025