Skip to Main Content

EMT-A/UKHC

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title EMT-A/UKHC
Requisition Number RE44806
Working Title EMT-Advanced
Department Name H3100:Emergency Services
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 07
Salary Range $17.50-27.31/hour
Type of Position Staff
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 Apply 05/20/2024
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.

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. * University of Kentucky HealthCare recognizes a set of values that guide us in our daily interactions. By applying for a position within UK Healthcare, you are indicating your commitment and expressing your agreement to our five values. These values are diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork. Please choose one of the UK Healthcare values and give a specific example when you exhibited this quality in your professional experience.

    (Open Ended Question)

  6. * University of Kentucky HealthCare seeks to attract, develop and retain highly skilled and competent employees, to provide the best experience for every patient, every time. If selected for a position, do you agree to abide by the UK HealthCare Values of diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork?
    • Yes
    • No
  7. * 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