EMT Salary $22.29 Hourly Location KY 40202, KY Job Type Full_Time Job Number 14333 Department Louisville Metro EMS Opening Date 07/16/2025 Closing Date Continuous Description Benefits Questions Description Essential Functions:Operates an emergency medical vehicleLifts, carries and transports injured, sick or incapacitated persons from residential or accident scenes to medical facilitiesProvides 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 facilitiesObtains 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 assistanceAdministers prescribed first-aid treatment at site of emergency or in specially-equipped vehicle according to established medical protocolsApplies splints; administers oxygen or artificial resuscitation; treats and bandages wounds or abrasions; and performs other basic life support proceduresStabilizes, immobilizes, lifts and moves victims from scene of accident or catastropheOperates 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 facilityInspects specially-equipped emergency vehicle, cleans equipment to ensure its safe operation, and replenishes medical supplies, fuel and fluidsADDITIONAL SERGEANTS 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 emergenciesConducts advanced emergency vehicle inspectionsPerforms regular uniform and basic life support kit inspectionsConducts community education programs in CPR and EMS AwarenessPilot test operation of all basic life support skill advancement projectsParticipates in quality assurance projects including conducting medical chart review, serving on the PEER Review Committee, and performing outcome-based researchProvides 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 coursesPerforms 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 workLifts and carries items weighing in excess of 100 pounds in a team settingMinimum Requirements:High school diploma or the equivalentOther Minimums:Must be a minimum of 18 years of ageMust not have been convicted of a felonyMisdemeanor convictions will be considered on an individual basisMust 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 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 assignmentMust work a varied scheduleCompletion 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 drivers licenseSpecial 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 Mayors 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 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 01 Do you have a High school diploma or the equivalent? Yes No 02 Are you minimum of 18 years of age? Yes No 03 Do you possess and can you maintain a valid drivers license? Yes No 04 Are you a Nationally Registered EMT? Yes No 05 Are you certified as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic in the state of Kentucky? Yes No Required Question Employer Louisville Metro Government Address 517 Court Place Louisville, Kentucky, 40202 Phone (502) 574-8100 Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisvilleky