Paramedic, PRN - ER

About the role

As a Paramedic at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, you'll embrace a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Responsibilities

• Respond to calls for emergency medical services and provide patient care as directed and/or determined necessary.
• Under the supervision of a physician or nurse, assist with performing patient assessments and treatments.
• Perform basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection.
• Monitor and communicate changes in patient condition.
• Document patient care given.
• Maintain equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain examination areas.
• Perform administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.
• Exhibit exceptional customer service with patients and teammates.

Requirements

• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-P) license.
• Associate's Degree preferred; Graduate of a Program in Discipline; validated by current state licensure.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within 30 days of hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP) within 6 months of hire date.
• Handle with Care certification to be received within 30 days of orientation and kept annually.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Schedule

PRN

About Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital

Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is a 295-bed acute hospital offering exceptional care to the Somerset community for over 40 years. We are proud to have received:

• Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission.
• Advanced Certification as a Primary Stroke Center from The Joint Commission.
• Recognition as a U.S. News & World Report High Performing Hospital.
• Accreditation as a Chest Pain Center by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care.
• Accreditation as a Spine Center by The Joint Commission for our neurosurgery program.

Lifepoint Health, our parent organization, is a leader in community-based care with a diversified healthcare delivery network spanning 29 states, including 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and over 170 additional sites of care.