EMT and Paramedic
Baptist Health
EMT and Paramedic
Baptist Health
Full-spectrum health system with hospitals
Summary
The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) plays a crucial role in providing emergency medical care and transportation to patients in need. This position requires a high level of professionalism, compassion, and medical expertise to ensure the safety and well-being of patients during critical situations.Job Description:
Baptist Health is now hiring Paramedics and EMTs to join our EMS team at Baptist Health Corbin! Full-time and PRN available!
Duties and Responsibilities:
Provides patient care within the medical director approved department protocols and state scope of practice.
Recognizes, responds to, and communicates changes in patient condition appropriately.
Thoroughly and accurately completes all required documentation and patient care reports within required timeframe.
Provide compassionate care and emotional support to patients and their families during transport to medical facilities.
Sets priorities for the transport of multiple patients.
Assures resources and coordinates plan of delivery.
Maintains knowledge and familiarity with each vehicle in fleet in order to operate smooth and safely.
Assures ambulance is clean, stocked and response ready at the beginning and end of every shift as well as prior to each and every request for service.
Ensures proper vehicle maintenance and equipment readiness as well as proper ALS gear readiness and utilization.
Minimum Requirements for EMT
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.
Minimum Requirements for Paramedic
High school diploma or equivalency required.
Active Paramedic license through the Kentucky Board of EMS at time of consideration.
BLS for Healthcare Provider issued by AHA or ARC.
PALS & ACLS certifications.
Other certifications and specialty training as required by the Kentucky Board of EMS.
Valid driver's license.
Excellent Benefits Package
5 days of Paid Time Off available for use upon hire (Full-time)
PTO Sell Back Program
Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support
Retirement plans with company match
Company paid Basic Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability
Health Insurance, Pharmacy, Dental, Vision and much more!
Some benefits are available to part-time and PRN employees including Retirement Plans!
Full-spectrum health system with hospitals
Baptist Health is a regional health system with nine hospitals and more than 400 care sites across Kentucky and Indiana, offering inpatient services, outpatient clinics, home health, urgent care, diagnostic and surgery centers, and therapies. It combines employed physicians in Baptist Health Medical Group with a large network of independent clinicians to deliver comprehensive care across the continuum, including hospital care, primary care, specialty practices, and wellness services. Its hospitals hold Magnet or Pathway to Excellence nursing designations, reflecting a focus on nursing quality, and the system aims to provide accessible, high-quality health care to communities through a broad, integrated network. The goal is to improve community health by delivering coordinated, patient-centered care across a wide geographic footprint.
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