"Paramedic/On-Call/UKHC / Emergency Department"

Job Details

Job Title: Paramedic/On-Call/UKHC / Emergency Department

Requisition Number: NR13560

Working Title: Paramedic / On-Call/UKHC / Emergency Department

Department Name: H3100:Emergency Services

Work Location: Lexington, KY

Grade Level: 08

Salary Range: $19.00-30.09/hour

Type of Position: Staff

Position Time Status: On Call

Required Education: HS

Required Related Experience: No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification: Certified Paramedic, American Heart Association (BLS), ACLS and PALS certification required.

Physical Requirements: The ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50-100 pounds on a daily basis; as well as stand, walk and sit for long periods of time. The conditions of work may involve exposure to communicable diseases and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments.

Shift: Must be able to work a variety of shifts (Days, Eves, Nights, Swing). Will work at least 40 hours / month. Will also work some holidays and weekends per ED staffing needs.

Job Summary: The Paramedic will work in the Level 1 Trauma Center to compliment the nursing role. Performs patient care duties utilizing a team approach in collaboration with RN, MD and other members of the health care team. Organizes, prioritizes, and delivers direct patient care based on determined scope of practice within the hospital setting.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities: Clinical care to include but is not limited to vital signs, insertion of IVs, NGT, urinary catheters, 12 lead EKG, wound care, suctioning and proper documentation.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?: No

Preferred Education/Experience: Two (2) years of paramedic experience preferred.

Deadline to Apply: 09/02/2025