Critical Care Paramedic: Fast-Paced EMS & Transport

Family Medical Transport LLC; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Family Medical Transport LLC is seeking a skilled Paramedic to join our EMS team in the Charleston, SC region. You will provide advanced pre-hospital care and rapid transport for patients in urgent conditions, delivering compassionate, professional service in high-pressure environments.

The ideal candidate has EMT certification with current licensure and hospital/trauma center experience, plus strong airway, pharmacology, and critical care transport skills.

Qualifications

• Valid EMT certification with current licensure; advanced certifications preferred.
• Experience in hospital settings, emergency rooms, or urgent care environments; trauma center experience highly desirable.
• Extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and pharmacology relevant to emergency medicine.
• Proficiency in airway management, medication administration, venipuncture, vital signs monitoring, and patient assessment techniques.
• Experience with critical care transport operations including ventilator management and complex patient handling.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting and physical exertion required for patient transfer and equipment handling.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; experience operating emergency vehicles preferred.
• Strong communication skills coupled with the ability to work effectively under pressure in high-stakes situations. Join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals committed to delivering exceptional emergency medical services with compassion and expertise.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced emergency medical care and transportation for patients experiencing acute health issues.
• Perform thorough patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and physiological evaluations.
• Manage airway procedures, administer injections, medications, and IV therapy following established protocols.
• Utilize critical care skills such as airway management, trauma assessment, triage, and critical care transport.
• Operate medical equipment and DME with aseptic technique to ensure patient safety.
• Monitor patient condition continuously during transport and communicate effectively with hospital staff upon arrival.
• Maintain detailed documentation of patient assessments, treatments administered, and transport details.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and protocols in emergency medicine settings including Level I Trauma Centers and Level II Trauma Centers.
• Drive emergency vehicles safely while complying with traffic laws and company policies during urgent transports.
• Assist in training new team members on medical procedures and protocols as needed.

Skills

EMT certification

Critical Care Paramedic

Advanced EMT

Trauma care knowledge

Patient assessment

Airway management

Critical care transport

Communication under pressure

Job description

Family Medical Transport LLC is seeking a skilled Paramedic to join our EMS team in the Charleston, SC region. You will provide advanced pre-hospital care and rapid transport for patients in urgent conditions, delivering compassionate, professional service in high-pressure environments.

The ideal candidate has EMT certification with current licensure and hospital/trauma center experience, plus strong airway, pharmacology, and critical care transport skills.