Employment

Responsible for all aspects of care to the critically ill and injured, providing both basic life support and advanced life support care. The EMT-B and /or Paramedic will be responsible for both emergency and non-emergency patients transports, while working in a team environment and projecting a positive attitude. Must understand all applicable legal, moral and ethical issues surrounding the emergency medical services Must have excellent judgment, be able to prioritize decisions, and act quickly in the best interest of the patient.

EMT-B Qualifications: Shall be a certified Emergency Medical Technician in good standing . Certifications in CPR, HIV-AIDS, Bloodborne Pathogens, High School Diploma and or equivalent, Good Driving Record, Kentucky  License, At least 18 years old.

Paramedic Qualifications: Shall be a Licensed Paramedic in good standing. Certifications in ACLS, PALS and/or PEPP, BTLS and/or PHTLS. CPR, HIV/AIDS, High School Diploma and or equivalent, Good driving record, Kentucky Drivers License. At least 18 years old.

EMT-B Range: $22,164.48 - $23,828.48 annually

EMT-P: $ 29,153.28 - $ 30,817.28 annually

Benefits: 1 week paid vacation 1^st year, Paid single health plan, 75% paid family plan, CERS Hazardous Duty Retirement, 12 hours sick time a month, Paid Holidays, Monthly Training provided, cafeteria health supplemental available, 401K, paid life insurance and credit union available.

Application can be obtained M-F 0800 to 1600 from Jessamine County Public Safety Center located at 101 South Second Street, Suite B, Nicholasville KY. 40356, or call (859) 887-2987.

Jessamine County is one of the fastest growing counties in the Bluegrass Region with Nicholasville, the county seat as the eighteenth largest city in the Commonwealth located 9 miles south of the Lexington the second largest city in Kentucky. Jessamine County has a population of approximately 45,000 citizens with an approximate 80,000 transient population on a daily basis. Jessamine County EMS is a progressive ambulance service with a run volume of approximately 7800 responses per year.

Applications are now being accepted for Full-time and Part-time Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic.  Please stop by to receive a copy or call 859-887-2987.