Advanced EMT: Rapid Response & ALS Care

Lancaster County Government; McCormick (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancaster County Government is seeking an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) to provide high-quality prehospital care and transportation under South Carolina DPH protocols and National Registry standards. The role supports urgent EMS operations across multiple units and stations with evolving shift patterns.

The successful candidate will hold SC AEMT and NREMT certifications, possess strong communication skills, and commit to ongoing training, safety, and quality improvement in a

Qualifications

• Active SC AEMT certification required.
• National Registry AEMT (NREMT) certification required.
• CPR/BLS (AHA) certification required.
• Valid SC driver's license with clean driving record.
• Criminal Background Check required.
• CEVO/EVOC certification advantageous.
• NIMS and Hazmat familiarity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to 911 calls and provide basic and limited ALS interventions.
• Assess patient condition and determine appropriate treatment pathways per SC/County protocols.
• Administer approved medications per Lancaster County and SC AEMT protocols.
• Establish IV/IO access for fluid and medication administration.
• Safely operate EMS vehicles according to regulations.
• Document patient assessments, treatments, and transport details in ESO.
• Assist paramedics with ALS procedures and ongoing patient care.
• Participate in training, continuing education, and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Shift flexibility

Discipline/Professionalism

Education

South Carolina AEMT certification

National Registry AEMT (NREMT)

CPR/BLS (AHA) certification

SC driver’s license

Criminal Background Check

CEVO/EVOC certification

NIMS & Hazmat

Tools

ESO documentation system

Job description

Lancaster County Government is seeking an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) to provide high-quality prehospital care and transportation under South Carolina DPH protocols and National Registry standards. The role supports urgent EMS operations across multiple units and stations with evolving shift patterns.

The successful candidate will hold SC AEMT and NREMT certifications, possess strong communication skills, and commit to ongoing training, safety, and quality improvement in a