Emergency Medical Tech (EMT), Ambulance Services, FT, Variable

Prisma Health; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health EMS in the Upstate of South Carolina seeks an EMT to assess, transport and provide basic life support to ill and injured patients as part of the PANDA critical care transport team. This role supports neonatal and pediatric emergency transport within Prisma Health.

You will perform CPR, airway management, oxygen therapy, bleeding control and other protocols, while documenting care and coordinating with sending hospitals, families and EMS partners.

Qualifications

• Education - High School diploma or equivalent OR post-high school diploma/highest degree earned preferred.
• Experience - Pre-Hospital Care Experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients’ conditions to determine appropriate emergency care.
• Provides CPR, airway management, oxygen therapy, bleeding control, and other basic life support interventions.
• Administers first aid, manage medical emergencies, and provide support during traumatic injuries or illness.
• Safely transport patients to healthcare facilities using emergency vehicles while adhering to traffic laws and organizational policies.
• Completes patient care reports, maintaining compliance with legal, regulatory, and organizational standards.
• Communicates with patients, families, healthcare providers, and emergency response teams.
• Ensures all medical equipment, supplies, and vehicles are properly maintained, stocked, and operational.
• Follows all safety protocols, infection control procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Participates in ongoing training, skill development, and certification maintenance to ensure clinical competency.

Skills

CPR

Airway management

Oxygen therapy

Bleeding control

Basic life support

Emergency transport

Communication skills

Ability to work under stress

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Post-high school diploma preferred

Job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Assesses, transports and administers basic life support treatment to ill and injured persons in accordance with department, system and South Carolina DHEC policies, procedures and standards.

This EMT role will support Prisma Health PANDA which is a specialized critical care transport team in the Upstate of South Carolina that provides emergency transport for vulnerable neonatal and pediatric patients.

Essential Functions

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
• Assesses patients’ conditions to determine appropriate emergency care.
• Provides CPR, airway management, oxygen therapy, bleeding control, and other basic life support interventions.
• Administers first aid, manage medical emergencies, and provide support during traumatic injuries or illness.
• Safely transport patients to healthcare facilities using emergency vehicles while adhering to traffic laws and organizational policies.
• Completes patient care reports, maintaining compliance with legal, regulatory, and organizational standards.
• Communicates e with patients, families, healthcare providers, and emergency response teams.
• Ensures all medical equipment, supplies, and vehicles are properly maintained, stocked, and operational.
• Follows all safety protocols, infection control procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Participates in ongoing training, skill development, and certification maintenance to ensure clinical competency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• Education - High School diploma or equivalent OR post-high school diploma/highest degree earned preferred.
• Experience - Pre-Hospital Care Experience preferred

In Lieu Of

N/A

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• Valid driver’s license and an acceptable motor vehicle record as defined by the Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Chart.
• SC Emergency Medical Technician (SCEMT)
• National Registry of Emergency Technicians (NREMT)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS)

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to demonstrate skill proficiency on an annual basis.
• Ability to maintain Professional Certifications by Attending In-service Training Programs.
• Ability to attend staff meetings
• Ability to comply with Employee Health requirements
• Ability to complete mandatory Employee Training Programs
• Communication skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Ability to work effectively in high-stress, fast-paced environments.

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Location

Mobile Care Ambulance Services

Facility

Prisma Health EMS

Department

Ambulance Services-Midlands

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