Emt - Full-Time 3 Days per Week 2nd Shift
bhs baptist healthcare
📍 louisville kentucky united states🕐 2d ago🔗 workday
Job Description
**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 looking for full-time, 2nd shift EMT to join our Transport EMS team at Baptist Health Louisville!**_
_**Full-time, 36 hours/3 days per week.**_
* Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify injuries, illnesses, or medical emergencies.
* Provide compassionate care and emotional support to patients and their families during transport to medical facilities.
* Monitor vital signs and adjust treatment interventions as necessary to ensure patient stability and comfort.
* Lifting and moving of patients to and from stretchers, frequently lifting more than 250lbs in a team setting.
* Safely transport patients to medical facilities using designated EMS vehicles.
* Communicate effectively with receiving medical personnel to provide a detailed patient handover and report on the patient's condition, treatment provided, and any pertinent medical history.
* Maintain accurate and detailed records of patient assessments, treatments, and transportation activities.
* Complete patient care reports (PCRs) in a timely manner, documenting all relevant information.
* Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and agencies to ensure continuity of care.
* Ensure that all EMS equipment and supplies are properly stocked, maintained, and functional at all times.
* Perform routine checks and inspections of EMS vehicles to verify operational readiness and compliance with safety standards.
* Report any equipment malfunctions or vehicle deficiencies to the appropriate personnel.
**Minimum Requirements:**
* 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.
### _If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!_
### Baptist Health is an _Equal Employment Opportunity_ employer.