Salary: $29.83 HourlyLocation : LOUISVILLE, KYJob Type: Full_TimeJob Number: 14360Department: Louisville Metro EMSOpening Date: 07/10/2025Closing Date: Continuous Description Essential Functions:Provides emergency medical treatment including the injections of drugs and medications and intravenous fluids to injured, sick, or incapacitated personsOperates an emergency medical vehicleLifts, carries and transports injured, sick or incapacitated persons from residential or accident scenes to medical facilities Examples of Duties Examples of Work:UNDER GENERAL SUPERVISIONRestores, defibrillates and stabilizes heart rhythm on pulseless, nonbreathing patientsMonitors cardiac patients using an electrocardiograph machineAdministers injections of medications and drugs according to established protocolsInitiates intravenous fluids to administer medications and drugs, or to replace fluids lacking in the bodyPerforms endotracheal intubation to open airways and ventilate patientsInflates pneumatic anti-shock garment on patient to improve blood circulationObserves, records and reports to a physician the patient's condition, reaction to drugs, treatments and significant incidentsStabilizes, immobilizes, lifts and moves victims from scene of accidentCommunicates with professional medical personnel at emergency treatment facility to obtain instructions regarding treatment and to arrange for reception of victims at medical treatment facilitiesOperates a specially equipped emergency medical vehicle to respond to accidents and to transport injured or ill persons to a medical facilityFIELD TRAINING OFFICER DUTIESAssists management in preparing and developing training programs and materialsConducts training programs and provides technical assistance and instruction regarding medical treatment, medical protocol, quality assurance, policies and procedures, regulations and ordinancesMonitors the work and progress of new hires, emergency medical technicians, emergency medical technician-paramedic trainees, interns, students in training program and other employees involved in emergency medical servicesEnsures that proper medical protocol is being followed by the on-the-scene medical crew or after the run by retrospective reviewEnsures that proper medical protocol is being followed by the on-the-scene medical crew or after the run by retrospective reviewEnsures that ambulances are stocked and cleaned; and documents, forms, and other paperwork are completed timelyADDITIONAL PARAMEDIC INSTRUCTOR DUTIESCoordinates and teaches training courses, including EMT-P, EMT-B and EMT-FR courses; EMT-P, EMT-B and EMT-FR continuing education courses; and community CPR, First Aid and EMS Awareness coursesObtains information from persons involved, examines victims and determines nature, extent or magnitude of illness or injury to establish emergency medical procedures to be followed or need for additional assistancePerforms related work Minimum Requirements Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:Meets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special needs of the position as determined by management, including mandatory overtime and performing related workMust lift and carry items weighing up to 100 pounds in a team settingLifts and carries items weighing in excess of 100 pounds in a team settingMinimum Requirements:High school diploma or the equivalentOther Minimums:Must pass a pre-employment drug screeningMust pass a pre-employment physical examinationMust pass a pre-employment polygraph testMust pass an annual medical examination as mandated by OSHAMust be vaccinated for hepatitis B, have provided evidence of immunity, or have signed a declination form within ten days of initial assignmentMust work a varied scheduleCompletion of a paramedic training course approved by the Kentucky Board of Medical LicensureMust be certified as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic in the State of KentuckyMust wear personal protective equipment as mandated by OSHAMust possess and maintain a valid driver's licenseSpecial Requirements:INSTRUCTORMust be certified as a CPR Instructor in Basic Life Support by the American Heart Association or obtain within one year of employmentMust be certified as an EMS Instructor, Level II, in the State of Kentucky or obtain within one year of employmentMust be certified as an EMS Instructor, Level III, in the State of Kentucky or obtain within one year of employmentLouisville Metro Government is committed to providing our employees with the tools they need to lead a fit and healthy life. Aside from community-wide initiatives like the Mayor's Hike, Bike and Paddle event every Memorial Day and Labor Day, and the Healthy Hometown Movement, Metro Government provides employees with programs designed to enhance their life and well-being, like a Wellness Center that allows employees and their dependents with Metro health insurance to take care of their basic medical and health needs for a $5 co-pay. Louisville Metro Government understands that a team of healthy, vibrant employees is the greatest asset we have.Full Time Regular•Medical•Dental•Vision•Group Term Life•Supplemental Life•Accidental Death & Dismemberment•Sick Leave•Vacation•Holiday Pay•Bereavement Leave•Kentucky Public Pensions Authority•457 Deferred Comp•Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits•Tuition Assistance•Qualified Adult Benefits•Childcare Assistance•Free TARC Use•Paid Parental LeavePart Time - 17.5 to 25 Hours Per Week•Vacation (pro rata)•Sick Leave (pro rata)•Holiday Pay (pro rata)Part Time - Less Than 17.5 Hours Per Week•Ineligible For BenefitsTemporary Positions•Ineligible For BenefitsInterns•Ineligible For Benefits01 Can you work a varied schedule? Yes No 02 Are you certified as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic in the State of Kentucky? Yes No 03 Do you possess and can you maintain a valid driver's license? Yes No 04 Are you a Nationally Registered EMT? Yes No Required Question
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