Job Title: EMT-B/UKHC
Requisition Number: RE44798
Working Title: EMT - Basic
Department Name: H3100:Emergency Services
Work Location: Lexington, KY
Grade Level: 06
Salary Range: $16.20-24.82/hour
Type of Position: Staff
Position Time Status : Full-Time
Required Education: HS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:: Required Related Experience: No Experience required. Required License/Registration/Certification: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) 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: 04/15/2024
University Community of Inclusion: The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
