| Job Title | Paramedic/UKHC |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | DU09984 |
| Department Name | H3280:Command Center |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Salary Range | $19.00-30.09/hour |
| Type of Position | Staff |
| Position Time Status | On Call |
| Required Education | HS |
| Required Related Experience | 1.5 yrs |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | Certified Paramedic |
| Physical Requirements | This position requires regularly standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to or over 50 pounds; and working at heights above four feet; intermittently performing tasks with repetitive motions; and occasionally working in confined spaces. Also involves some exposure to risk of injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials, and exposure to loud noises, temperature extremes, hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, radiation, cuts/punctures, blood-borne or airborne pathogens, and combative/violent people. |
| Shift | Night shift (7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.); Will also be required to work some weekends and holidays. |
| Job Summary | The Paramedic will work in the Level 1 Trauma Center to compliment 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 determined scope of practice within the hospital setting. The University of Kentucky considers the health, safety and well-being of our entire community to be a top priority. In alignment with this priority, all new hires must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. For areas that fall under the federal CMS mandate, start of employment cannot occur until two weeks after receiving the full COVID-19 vaccination series or upon obtaining an approved exemption. Only vaccines approved by the World Health Organization can be accepted. |
| 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; assisting with suctioning; and completing proper documentation. |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | High school diploma or GED and three years of paramedic experience preferred; current Kentucky Paramedic Certification or licensure, American Heart Association (BLS), ACLS, and PALS Certification required. |
| Deadline to Apply | 11/16/2022 |
| 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. |
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