EMT Jobs in Kentucky

An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in the med tech industry is primarily responsible for providing immediate medical care to patients at the scene of emergencies or accidents and during transportation to healthcare facilities. These healthcare professionals are trained to handle a wide range of medical situations, from trauma to cardiac events, and employ medical technologies such as defibrillators, stretchers, oxygen delivery systems, and emergency response systems. Typical responsibilities include assessing patient conditions, administering appropriate emergency medical care, and safely transporting patients while maintaining vital medical records.

The crucial skills for an EMT in the med tech industry include strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work under pressure, and physical stamina. They must also be skilled in the use of medical technologies relevant to emergency care. EMTs require certification from accredited programs, which typically involve coursework and hands-on training. Moreover, they should be certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). EMTs often have previous experience in roles such as Medical Assistants, Certified Nursing Assistants, or Paramedics, which provide them with practical skills in patient care, medical procedures, and emergency response.

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EMT Advanced - Located in Prestonsburg, KY

  • Prestonsburg, KY
  • 8 hours ago
  • Prestonsburg, KY
  • 8 hours ago

Located in Prestonsburg, KY More Information about this Job: Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) IMMEDIATELY HIRING!...

Basic or Advanced EMT / Paramedic / LPN / LVN

  • Owensboro, KY
  • 17 hours ago
  • Owensboro, KY
  • 17 hours ago

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since...

Blankenbaker Freestanding ED/UC ER TECH PRN nights

  • Louisville, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 1 day ago

Job Description: Job Summary The ED Tech assists the nursing and medical staff by performing selected procedures and emergent duties in the care of Emergency Department patients. They also perform...

Paramedic, EMT, Nurse - Physician Substitute

  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 4 days ago
  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 4 days ago

Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) may be approved if prior experience is at an advanced level of operation. + Minimum of one-year experience as a licensed professional in a healthcare environment...

EMT-B/Ukhc

  • Lexington, KY
  • 5 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 5 days ago

Job Summary The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) at UKHC is pivotal in delivering prompt medical care, transportation, and empathetic service to patients in emergency situations....

EMT

  • Lexington, KY
  • 6 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 6 days ago

Emergency Medical Technician-Basic Certification or Paramedic by the Kentucky Board of EMS required. Valid Kentucky Motor Vehicle Operators License required....

Emergency Technician

  • Leitchfield, KY
  • 6 days ago
  • Leitchfield, KY
  • 6 days ago

Performs venipuncture on patients of all age groups and other specimen collection with proper therapeutic skills according to procedures as directed....

EMT - Located in Harlan, KY

  • Harlan, KY
  • 8 days ago
  • Harlan, KY
  • 8 days ago

Located in Harlan, KY More Information about this Job: Emergency Medical Technician EMT IMMEDIATELY HIRING!...

EMT Basic

  • Harlan, KY
  • 9 days ago
  • Harlan, KY
  • 9 days ago

Emergency Medical Technician EMT IMMEDIATELY HIRING!...

Clinical Care Technician - Emergency Department

  • Edgewood, KY
  • 10 days ago
  • Edgewood, KY
  • 10 days ago

Engage with us for your next career opportunity. Right Here. Job Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 20 Job Summary: St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Clinical Care Technician (CCT) for our...

Emergency Med Tech PRN, Transport Services, As Needed

  • Louisville, KY
  • 13 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 13 days ago

Must obtain additional EMT (State) license, KY or IN, within six months of hire. Desired: One year EMT Graduate of an Emergency Medical Technician program...

EMT

  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 14 days ago
  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 14 days ago

Certifications/Licensure Kentucky Certified Emergency Medical Technician; Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation certification, as required by Kentucky Board of EMS. Valid driver’s license required....

Emergency Department Tech PRN Nights

  • Saint Matthews, KY
  • 14 days ago
  • Saint Matthews, KY
  • 14 days ago

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now! Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity...

Emergency Department Tech PRN Nights

  • Louisville, KY
  • 16 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 16 days ago

Job Description: If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now! Baptist Health is an Equal...

Paramedic Instructor

  • Elizabethtown, KY
  • 17 days ago
  • Elizabethtown, KY
  • 17 days ago

Desirable Qualifications Associates, Bachelors, or Masters Degrees preferred National Registry EMT/Paramedic Certification required....

Demographic Data for Kentucky

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Salary for EMT Jobs in Kentucky

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireMedTechs research efforts.


Highest Education Level

EMTs in Kentucky offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
26.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
25.1%
High School or GED
20.8%
Associate's Degree
18.4%
Master's Degree
4.7%
Some College
2.5%
Doctorate Degree
1.4%
Some High School
0.7%


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