Paramedic/PRN Pool/On-Call/UKHC

Job Title
Paramedic/PRN Pool/On-Call/UKHC

Requisition Number
NR14540

Working Title
Paramedic/PRN Pool/On-Call/UKHC

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

KY Certified Paramedic and valid Driver’s License

Physical Requirements

Requires the ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull 50-100 pounds on a daily basis; stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time; and be exposed to communicable diseases and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments.

Shift

Shift varies depending on contract level agreement; level agreements include a minimum total of hours, a minimum prescheduled hours per week and a minimum number of weekend hours per 6-week schedule.

Job Summary

The Paramedic will work in the Level 1 Trauma Center to complement 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 the determined scope of practice within the hospital setting. Current Kentucky Paramedic Certification or License, Nationally Registered EMT (NREMT), American Heart Association (BLS), ACLS, and PALS certifications are required.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The ideal candidate will have clinical care experience, including monitoring vital signs; inserting IVs, NGTs, and urinary catheters; assisting with 12 lead EKGs; assisting with wound care, suctioning, and completing proper documentation.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

High School diploma or GED and two years of paramedic experience preferred.

Deadline to Apply
12/29/2025

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