Paramedic (Part-time) (Emergency Medical Services)

Job Skills / Requirements

Individual needed to administer advanced life support care to sick and injured persons in the pre-hospital setting as authorized and directed by the physician medical director. Duties include: providing advanced and basic life support to ill or injured patients; assessing nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed or need for additional assistance; restoring and stabilizing heart rhythm on pulseless, non-breathing patients; monitoring cardiac patients; initiating intravenous fluids to administer medications or replace fluids; performing endotracheal intubation to open airways and ventilate patients in accordance with departmental medical protocols; administering injections of medications; administering initial treatment at emergency scene and takes and records patient’s vital signs.

Position requires: High school diploma or GED; Kentucky Paramedic License; driver’s license; healthcare CPR card and ACLS. Must be 21 years old. Must obtain the following certifications within one year of employment: EPC, PALS or PEPP; ITLS, PHTLS or TCCC; ASLS. National Registry Certification and AMLS is preferred. Candidate must complete ICS 100, 200, 700, 800 within 30 days of employment. Preference will be given to candidates with some related experience. The individual selected must be able to work a 24-hour shift followed by 48 hours off.  Preference will be given to applicants who do not participate in the CERS retirement system.  

The normal shift start time is 7:30 a.m.  Candidates will be expected to work at least 48 hours per month which could be fulfilled by working two (2) 24-hour shifts or four (4) 12-hour shifts or a combination of either. 

Apply by following the employment opportunities link at www.scottky.gov.  Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis.  Qualified candidates will be contacted as the need arises for part-time support.

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.

Scott County Fiscal Court is an equal opportunity employer.

Education Requirements (All)

High school diploma or GED

Certification Requirements (All)

Kentucky Paramedic License
CPR Certification
ACLS Certification