Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) (Emergency Medical Services)

Job Skills / Requirements

Individual needed for an EMT position to administer basic life support care to sick and injured persons in the pre-hospital setting as authorized and directed by the physician medical director or by medical protocol. Duties include administering initial treatment at emergency scene; applying splints, bandages, oxygen and other basic EMT skills; assessing nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed or need for additional assistance; assisting in extricating trapped victims and transporting sick and injured persons to treatment center; observing, recording and reporting to the receiving healthcare provider the patient’s condition, reaction to treatments and other pertinent information; driving the ambulance and emergency response vehicles to emergency scenes. 

GSCEMS is the sole EMS provider in Scott County, KY, which consists of 285 square miles and a population of nearly 54,000. Operating out of 3 stations, GSCEMS staff 5 ALS ambulances 24/7/365 and responds to over 7,500 requests for service annually. Equipment includes Type I and Type III ambulances; Stryker power load and power pro stretchers, Stryker stair chairs, Lucas CPR devices, Life Pak 15 cardiac monitors, Panasonic Toughbooks and ESO software. 

EMT position requires graduation from an accredited high school or GED equivalence. Individual selected must possess and maintain the following: Driver’s License, Kentucky EMT certificate, and CPR certification. Must obtain ITLS, PHTLS or TCCC; EPC or PEPP; and ASLS certification within 1 year of employment. Candidate must complete ICS 100, 200, 700, 800 courses within 30 days of employment. National Registry EMT and those with some related experience are preferred. The individual selected must be able to work a 24-hour shift followed by 48 hours off. 

Please apply by Friday, April 17; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To apply please follow the jobs and then the employment opportunities link at https://scottky.gov/. To learn more about our excellent benefits package, please visit this page https://scottky.gov/employee-benefits-documents/.  The minimum starting pay for an EMT will be $14.56 per hour or $50,700 per year and a higher starting wage is possible for individuals with college degrees and related experience.  We also offer a $3,000 annual training incentive in addition to the compensation listed above.    

Scott County Fiscal Court is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversifying its workforce. 

Education Requirements (All)

High school diploma or GED

Certification Requirements (All)

CPR Certification
Kentucky EMT Certification

Additional Information / Benefits

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Long Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan, Pension/Retirement, Educational Assistance