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EMT-A/UKHC in Lexington, Kentucky at University of Kentucky

Salary: $17.50 - $27.31/hr
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, 40502, United States
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University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details
Posting Details
Job TitleEMT-A/UKHC
Requisition NumberRE44802
Working TitleEMT-Advanced
Department NameH3100:Emergency Services
Work LocationLexington, KY
Grade Level07
Salary Range$17.50-27.31/hour
Type of PositionStaff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education
HS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
2 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)

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 (9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.) per week; will also be required to work some weekend and holidays.
Job Summary
The AEMT at UKHC is primarily responsible for providing high-quality medical care during interfacility ambulance transports. They ensure the safe and efficient transport of patients, adhering to established protocols and maintaining a strong commitment to patient and team safety, service excellence, and professional development. This position will be limited to ambulance operations and will not operate within the emergency department.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Basic medical terminology and computer skills.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Two years of related experience highly preferred.
Deadline to Apply09/23/2024
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone 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 check and/or drug screen.


Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Are you currently a certified/licensed Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) through the state of Kentucky?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Are all other pertinent certifications current?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * How many years of experience do you have as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)?
    • None
    • More than 0, up through 1 year
    • More than 1, up through 3 years
    • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
    • More than 5 years
  4. * What date did you obtain your Advanced Emergency Medical Technician certification/license (AEMT)?

    (Open Ended Question)

  5. * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
    • HigherEdJobs.com
    • Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
    • HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
    • InsightIntoDiversity.com
    • Latinosinhighered.com
    • HospitalCareers.com
    • Indeed.com
    • LinkedIn.com
    • Institute for Diversity in Health Management
    • A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
    • None of the Above

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
    Optional Documents
    1. Resume
    2. Cover Letter

    Job Location

    Lexington, Kentucky, 40502, United States

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