Emergency Medical Technician I (Full Time)

At UK King's Daughters, we’re not just a healthcare facility — we’re a family of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. We’re more than just a place to work; we’re a place to grow, thrive, and contribute to our community.

Job Description :

Job Summary

Responsible for assessing patient conditions and providing prompt medical care in emergency situations. Delivers essential medical assistance and ensures safe transportation of patients to healthcare facilities. Responds to emergency calls and transfers patients between homes, nursing facilities, and hospitals. Communicates effectively and demonstrates empathy in high-pressure environments. Maintains a strong commitment to patient care and safety.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates excellent customer service and communicates effectively with patients, team members, and other stakeholders.

• Performs patient assessments to determine the nature and severity of medical emergencies and provides basic medical care and life support.

• Measures and monitors vital signs, relaying pertinent patient information to advanced care providers or receiving facilities for continuity of care.

• Responds quickly and calmly to unexpected issues or complications during patient care and transport.

• Safely transports patients to and from homes, nursing facilities, and hospitals, following dispatcher instructions and maintaining patient privacy.

• Conducts and documents daily vehicle and equipment inspections, ensures readiness, cleanliness, and reports any malfunctions promptly.

• Completes and maintains accurate documentation in the EHR and other required records, adhering to departmental policies and procedures.

• Precepts orientees, supports team education, and participates in ongoing professional development and enterprise committees.

• Ensures compliance with established practices, quality standards, and regulatory requirements in all aspects of care and operations.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

High school diploma or equivalent experience

Experience Requirement

0-1 years of experience in a healthcare, clinical setting, or a relevant area

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

All experience must be paid and in the same related field.

Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.

Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Advanced Medical Technician (AEMT), Basic Life Support (BLS), Driver's license

Working Conditions

A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)

B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)

D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)

E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 2. Occasional ( Department :
King's Daughters Med Transport

Shift :
Flex (United States of America)

Time Type :
Full time

Address :
425 22nd Street

City, State :
Ashland, Kentucky