Certified Emergency Medic, Free-standing ER/ED @ Sweetwater, Full-time Midshift

Aiken Regional Medical Centers; North Augusta (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on bonus

Referral program

PTO and benefits

Tuition reimbursement after 6 months

401(k) with match

Job summary

Aiken Regional Medical Centers, located in Aiken, South Carolina, seeks a Certified Emergency Medic to join the ED team. This full-time mid-shift role (11am–11pm) involves patient care under RN and Medical Director supervision in a busy ED, with emphasis on ECG interpretation, IV therapy, airway patency, and protocol-driven care.

The ideal candidate holds SC paramedic certification (NREMT), BLS, and is prepared to complete ACLS/PALS and PHTLS within set timeframes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: One year experience in a hospital setting as a Paramedic or two years as a Paramedic in pre-hospital setting.
• Completion of an approved EMT‑P program and current Paramedic certification in South Carolina.
• BLS required on hire; ACLS and PALS within 90 days and PHTLS within 6 months of hire.
• CPI required within 90 days of hire.
• Paramedic certification by NREMT is required.
• Completion of basic arrhythmia/monitor tech class within 90 days or pass 100% of dysrhythmia testing.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to safety guidelines and standard precautions.
• May discharge patients after orders and documentation are completed.
• Reports equipment malfunctions and environmental issues promptly.
• Complies with policies for risk entry, reporting events, exposures, and injuries.
• Manages routine problems and prioritizes activities.
• Addresses interpersonal conflicts using appropriate channels.
• Participates in cost and waste reduction efforts.
• Communicates effectively with patients, physicians, and co-workers.

Skills

Paramedic certification

BLS

ACLS/PALS within 90 days

PHTLS within 6 months

Dysrhythmia testing

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Approved EMT-P program

Job description

Responsibilities

Certified Emergency Medic – Free-Standing ED/ER @ Sweetwater

Full-time Mid-shift Opportunity 11am - 11pm

Aiken Regional Medical Centers, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a 273-bed acute care facility providing top quality and safe healthcare to the residents of Aiken and surrounding communities since 1917. Aiken Regional Medical Centers has been ranked a top hospital in South Carolina by the American Heart Association for its treatment of heart attack, heart failure and Stroke, and most recently, coronary artery disease.

Additionally, Aiken Regional provides comprehensive healthcare services such as behavioral health (Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Health), emergency medical care (main hospital and ER at Sweetwater), orthopedic surgeries, maternity, rehabilitation services(Hitchcock Rehabilitation Services), imaging, and wound care.

Visit us online at: https://www.aikenregional.com

Certified Emergency Medic works in a full service Emergency Department (ED), treating all ages. This role assumes the responsibility for assisting with the implementation of supportive nursing care under the direction of the Registered Nurse and Medical Director. The Certified Emergency Medic provides patient care within a defined scope of practice that includes patient care/observation, specified treatments and procedures; provision of environmental and personal safety, and effective communication. The Certified Emergency Medic will also be responsible to collect pertinent data within their certification of responsibilities and report these clinical, psychosocial, etc., findings to the RN or ED Medical Director and charts appropriately. Works in collaboration with RNs and Medical Providers to provide patient care to adult and trauma patients utilizing advanced skills and judgment. Certified Emergency Medic will be responsible for ECG interpretation, IV therapy, airway patency, and initiation of approved protocol orders and guidelines of care for patients in the ED setting. Demonstrates service excellence at all times. Other duties as assigned.

Duties:

• Adheres to safety guidelines for patients and staff as evidenced by compliance with policies. ( Standard precautions, recognizing and reporting signs of abuse/neglect in all patient populations, isolation with high‑risk patients when identified, and National Patient Safety Goals (two patient identifiers, Hand Hygiene, etc. ))
• May discharge patients as requested by the RN after ensuring all orders, treatments, and documentation have been completed. (repeats vital signs, pain score, assists with getting dressed, removes IV as necessary, and escorts patient to checkout.)
• Reports equipment malfunctions, environmental and housekeeping issues to the appropriate department in a timely manner.
• Complies with established policies and guidelines for Midas risk entry completion and reporting of events, employee exposures, and/or injuries.
• Manages routine problems, prioritizes activities, and utilizes effective time management skills.
• Addresses resolution of interpersonal conflicts: person to person first, then use of managerial resources.
• Participates in efforts to minimize cost and waste.
• Communicates effectively with patients, physicians, and co-workers.

Benefit Highlights

• Sign On Bonuses for select positions
• Unlimited Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• Tuition/Certification Reimbursement after 6 months
• Culture of Excellence – Employee Recognition program
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Clinical Nursing Ladder opportunities
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing program401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent. Completion of an approved EMT-P program

Work experience requirements:

Preferred - One year experience in a hospital setting as a Paramedic or two years experience as a Paramedic in a pre‑hospital setting.

Required licenses/ certifications/courses:

Completion of an approved EMT‑P program and current certification as a Paramedic in the State of South Carolina. BLS required on hire; ACLS and PALS within 90 days and PHTLS within 6 months of hire. CPI required within 90 days of hire. Paramedic Certification by NREMT registry is required.

Required skills, knowledge and abilities:

Completion of a basic arrhythmia or monitor tech class within 90 days or successfully passes dysrhythmia testing with 100%.

EEO Statement

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