Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Pediatric Transport Team

MUSC Children's Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) is seeking an EMT to join the pediatric critical care transport team at the North Charleston Medicare base. You will work with Pediatric Flight Nurses and Respiratory Therapists aboard a fully equipped ground ambulance, focusing on safety, efficiency, and compassionate patient care.

The role is primarily night shifts with every other weekend, requiring SC EMT certification, NREMT, BLS, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in the state of South Carolina.
• NREMT certification.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive and maintain the pediatric critical care ambulance.
• Assist flight crew in minimizing lift time by efficiently loading and unloading equipment.
• Ensure safe ground transport of the team and equipment following patient hand-off.
• Maintain cleanliness, readiness, and functionality of all vehicle equipment and supplies.
• Participate in community outreach and educational programs hosted by MUSC.
• Uphold MUSC's standards of professionalism, teamwork, and patient-centered care.
• Complete all mandatory certifications and ongoing training as directed by the Transport Manager and Medical Director.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in the state of South Carolina

NREMT certification

Valid driver’s license

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA or equivalent

Job description

Job Description Summary

Join the elite MUSC Pediatric Critical Care Transport Team and play a vital role in delivering advanced care to critically ill neonatal and pediatric patients. As an EMT, you’ll collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team—including Pediatric Flight Nurses and Respiratory Therapists—aboard a fully equipped, dual-mission critical care ground ambulance. This role emphasizes clinical excellence, safety, and compassionate service, while supporting MUSC’s mission to provide world-class pediatric care.

This will be a primarily nights, every other weekend, tracked schedule at the Medicare base in North Charleston.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000516 CHS - Meducare Flight Activities Fund (SJCH)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-22

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in the state of South Carolina.
• NREMT certification required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA or equivalent (e.g., ARC CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider).

Preferred

• At least 1 year of EMT experience (preferred but not required).

Key Responsibilities

• Safely drive and maintain the pediatric critical care ambulance.
• Assist flight crew in minimizing lift time by efficiently loading and unloading equipment.
• Ensure safe ground transport of the team and equipment following patient hand-off.
• Maintain cleanliness, readiness, and functionality of all vehicle equipment and supplies.
• Participate in community outreach and educational programs hosted by MUSC.
• Uphold MUSC's standards of professionalism, teamwork, and patient-centered care.
• Complete all mandatory certifications and ongoing training as directed by the Transport Manager and Medical Director.

Physical Requirements

Mobility & Posture

Standing: Continuous, Sitting: Continuous, Walking: Continuous, climbing stairs: Infrequent, working indoors: Continuous, working outdoors (temperature extremes): Infrequent, working from elevated areas: Frequent, working in confined/cramped spaces: Frequent, Kneeling: Infrequent, bending at the waist: Continuous, Twisting at the waist: Frequent, Squatting: Frequent

Manual Dexterity & Strength

Pinching operations: Frequent, Gross motor use (fingers/hands): Continuous, Firm grasping (fingers/hands): Continuous, Fine manipulation (fingers/hands): Continuous, reaching overhead: Frequent, Reaching in all directions: Continuous, Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders): Continuous, Full use of both legs: Continuous, Balance & coordination (lower extremities): Frequent.

Lifting & Force Requirements

Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted: Infrequent, Lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36”: Infrequent, Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead: Infrequent, Exert up to 50 lbs. of force: Frequent

Vision & Sensory

Maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes): Continuous, Recognize objects (near/far): Continuous, Color discrimination: Continuous, Depth perception: Continuous, Peripheral vision: Continuous, Hearing acuity (with correction): Continuous, Tactile sensory function: Continuous, Gross motor with fine motor coordination: Continuous.

Selected Positions

• Olfactory (smell) function: Continuous
• Respirator use qualification: Continuous
• Work Environment & Conditions

Work Environment & Conditions

Effective stress management: Continuous, Rotating shifts: Frequent, Overtime as required: Frequent, Latex-safe environment: Continuous.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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