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Location: 517 Court Place, Louisville, KY 40202, KY
Job Type: Full_Time
Job Number: 14333
Department: Louisville Metro EMSOpening Date: 07/16/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
Essential Functions:
- Operates an emergency medical vehicle
- Lifts, carries and transports injured, sick or incapacitated persons from residential or accident scenes to medical facilities
- Provides emergency medical treatment to injured, sick or incapacitated persons
- Examples of Duties
- Examples of Work:
- UNDER GENERAL SUPERVISIONCommunicates with professional medical personnel at emergency treatment facility to obtain instructions regarding treatment and to arrange for reception of victims at medical treatment facilities
- Obtains 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 assistance
- Administers prescribed first-aid treatment at site of emergency or in specially-equipped vehicle according to established medical protocols
- Applies splints; administers oxygen or artificial resuscitation; treats and bandages wounds or abrasions; and performs other basic life support procedures
- Stabilizes, immobilizes, lifts and moves victims from scene of accident or catastrophe
- Operates a specially-equipped emergency medical vehicle in an assigned geographic area to respond to accidents or catastrophes and to transport injured or ill persons to a medical facility
Inspects specially-equipped emergency vehicle, cleans equipment to ensure its safe operation, and replenishes medical supplies, fuel and fluidsADDITIONAL SERGEANT'S DUTIESProvides mentoring and oversight during EMT orientation including equipment utilization and accountability, emergency vehicle operations, map reading, care of medical related emergencies and delivery of care for trauma related emergencies
Conducts advanced emergency vehicle inspections
Performs regular uniform and basic life support kit inspections
Conducts community education programs in CPR and EMS Awareness
Pilot test operation of all basic life support skill advancement projects
Participates in quality assurance projects including conducting medical chart review, serving on the PEER Review Committee, and performing outcome-based research
Provides rapid response and delivery of emergency medical care in response fly cars as needADDITIONAL EDUCATOR DUTIESCoordinates and teaches training courses including EMT-B and EMT-FR courses; EMT-B and EMT-FR continuing education courses; and community CPR, First Aid and EMS Awareness courses
Performs 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 work
- Lifts and carries items weighing in excess of 100 pounds in a team setting
Minimum Requirements:
High school diploma or the equivalent
Other Minimums:
- Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
- Must not have been convicted of a felony
- Misdemeanor convictions will be considered on an individual basis
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screening
- Must pass a pre-employment physical examination
- Must pass a pre-employment polygraph test
- Must pass an annual medical examination as mandated by OSHAMust wear personal protective equipment 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 assignment
- Must work a varied schedule
- Completion of a prescribed 110 hour emergency medical technician training course approved by the State of KentuckyMust be certified as an Emergency Medical Technician-Ambulance in the State of KentuckyMust possess and maintain a valid driver's license
Special Requirements:
EDUCATORMust be certified as a CPR Instructor in Basic Life Support by the American Heart Association or must obtain within one year of employmentMust be certified as a First Aid Instructor by the American Heart Association or the National Safety Council 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 employment Louisville 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 MedicalDentalVisionGroup Term Life Supplemental Life Accidental Death & Dismemberment Sick Leave VacationHoliday PayBereavement Leave Kentucky Public Pensions Authority457 Deferred Comp Voluntary Lifestyle
Benefits: Tuition Assistance Qualified Adult
Benefits:
- Childcare Assistance
- Free TARC UsePaid Parental Leave Part 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 Benefits Temporary Positions
- Ineligible For Benefits Interns
- Ineligible For Benefits 01Do you have a High school diploma or the equivalent?
- YesNo02Are you minimum of 18 years of age?
- YesNo03Do you possess and can you maintain a valid driver's license?
- YesNo04Are you a Nationally Registered EMT?YesNo05Are you certified as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic in the state of Kentucky?
- YesNoRequired Question
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