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Form of workSTEPS Emergency Medical Tech (EMT) Career Program
Requisition Number:TE07999
Department Name:H4018: CH/GS Hospital Administration
Work Location:Lexington, KY
Salary Range:$15.00/hour
Type of Position:Temporary
Position Time Status :Full-Time
Physical Requirements:Regular sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods and performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); lifting, pushing, and pulling objects weighing up to or over 50 pounds; exposure to the risk of injury. working in confined spaces; and occasionally requires job-related travel (less than 10% of time), exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, radiation, burns, cuts/punctures, recombinant DNA or viral vectors, and combative/violent people.
Shift:Varies depending on the class schedule.
Job Summary:This is an education pipeline program in which program participants will attend clinicals and participate in onsite instruction to achieve the minimum qualifications required to apply and test for the EMT certification. Program costs are covered by UK HealthCare with the expectation that participants will be hired into Emergency Medical Technician positions at UK HealthCare and work in that capacity for a minimum of one year.
Primary duties are obtaining reliable information and coordinating air and ground transport. This position serves as an Emergency Communications Technician for the UK HealthCare Enterprise taking Emergency Medical reports, and air traffic control operations, and plays an important role in trauma, stroke, and cardiac cath lab activations. Along with those duties, this position also serves as an EMT for the adult and neonatal/pediatric transport teams traveling through Kentucky and surrounding states to pick up ill or injured patients. Secondary duties include helipad safety operations, escorting EMS crews to various units within the hospital, offloading aircraft, and public relations events.
Ability to plan and organize, dependability, and attention to detail.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :No
Deadline to Apply:01/29/2024
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.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
