Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)

Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) Individual needed for an AEMT 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.
AEMT position requires graduation from an accredited high school or GED equivalence.
Individual selected must possess and maintain the following: Driver’s License, Kentucky AEMT 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.
Preference will be given to candidiates with one of more years of related work experience.
The individual selected must be able to work a 24-hour shift followed by 48 hours off.
Please apply by Friday, November 10; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
To apply please follow the employment opportunities link at www.
scottky.
gov.
To learn more about our excellent benefits package, please visit this page.
The starting pay for an AEMT will be $14.
84 per hour or $49,400 per year and a higher starting wage is possible for individuals with college degrees and/or several years of related experience.
Employees are also eligible for a $3,000 annual training incentive.
Scott County Fiscal Court is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversifying its workforce.