EMS Crew Member (12 Hour Shift)

Florence County SC

Florence (SC)

On-site

USD 49,999 - 63,069

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

A local governmental authority in South Carolina is looking for an EMS Crew Member to provide emergency medical care and transportation for patients. This full-time role requires EMT certification, CPR, and ACLS credentials. Ideal candidates should possess strong emergency response skills and a valid driver's license. The position offers various benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

Must possess an approved CPR credential and ACLS credential at the time of hire.
Must achieve minimum required scores on the pre-employment examinations prior to hire.

Responsibilities

Responds to emergency calls and provides treatment to patients.
Operates an ambulance and life-saving equipment.
Maintains two-way radio communications with dispatch center.

Skills

Emergency response skills

CPR and ACLS certified

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

National/South Carolina EMT certification

Valid South Carolina Driver's license

Job description

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The EMS Crew Member is responsible for the timely and appropriate medical care and transportation of ill and injured patients for the effective operation of Emergency Medical Services.

Base pay range

$49,999.00/yr - $63,069.00/yr

Job Description

The EMS Crew Member is responsible for the timely and appropriate medical care and transportation of ill and injured patients for the effective operation of Emergency Medical Services.

Essential Functions

Responds to emergency calls, provides treatment to patients, and transports to appropriate medical facility.
Assesses physical condition of patients and determines proper course of action.
Extricates victims from wreckage, homes, buildings and confined spaces.
Provides basic support procedures to patients such as CPR, splint application, oxygen administration, wound treatment, monitoring and relaying of vital signs, etc.
Operates an ambulance and wide range of life-saving/life supporting equipment to provide safe and prompt transportation to appropriate medical facility.
Obtains patient’s medical history and completes required documents for submission to the appropriate medical facility.
Performs routine maintenance and tests equipment to ensure proper operation.
Ensures that vehicles are clean, stocked with supplies and response-ready.
Maintains two-way radio communications with dispatch center, hospital personnel and other public safety agencies.
Lifts, carries, handles and operates stretchers and other equipment as required to provide emergency care.
Completes required documents and submits to appropriate person.
Performs general housekeeping of station.
Interacts and communicates professionally with the public, patients, their family members, medical facility staff, dispatches and other public safety agencies.
Assists with new employee orientation/training.

Non-Essential Functions

Attend required training and meets all training objectives.
Completes required training related to patient privacy.
Performs all other related duties as required.

Qualifications: Education and Work Experience

Requires a high school diploma or GED.
Requires National/South Carolina EMT certification.
Must possess a valid South Carolina Driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
Must achieve minimum required scores on the Department’s pre-employment examinations prior to hire.
Must possess an approved cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) credential and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) credential at the time of hire.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will occasionally be required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.
Must be able to reach, bend, stoop, carry, move and lift 150 lb. objects regularly.
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
The employee must have the ability to travel up to 60%.

Company Description

Florence County strives to be an exceptional place to live, work, and visit by enhancing the quality of life for our employees and those who call the County home, by encouraging innovation and economic opportunities, and by fostering trust and integrity in the County.

Vision

Florence County will provide high-quality public services, plan for the needs of our citizens, and promote a safe, healthy, and thriving community for all.

Benefits