PARAMEDIC

City of Santa Fe Springs; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancaster County EMS is seeking a Paramedic to deliver Advanced Life Support to residents and visitors. You will work in a team to operate EMS units, respond to calls, provide patient care, and document care accurately while maintaining readiness of ambulances and stations.

The role requires completion of an accredited Paramedic program, SC/National Registry Paramedic credentials, and current BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications, with NIMS and EVOC/CEVO training as preferred qualifications.

Qualifications

• Accredited Paramedic program completed.
• South Carolina/National Registry Paramedic.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers.
• ACLS, PALS or equivalent.
• PHTLS.
• NIMS 100/200/700/800.
• EVOC/CEVO.
• HAZMAT Awareness.
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Operate an ambulance delivering Basic and Advanced Life Support.
• Respond, treat, and transport patients per policy and scope of practice.
• Complete patient care reports by end of shift.
• Maintain unit readiness and complete end-of-month checks.
• Clean stations and units per policy.

Skills

South Carolina/National Registry Parap

BLS for Healthcare Providers

ACLS

PALS

PHTLS

AMLS - preferred

NIMS 100/200/700/800

EVOC/CEVO

HAZMAT Awareness

Valid Driver's License

Education

Paramedic program completion

Job description

Job Title: Paramedic

Lancaster County is a county-based ALS emergency medical service. Our current shift runs on a 24/48 schedule. In January we will begin integrating into a 24/72 schedule. We have 8 stations and run 9 ALS units, 2 QRV's, and 4 12-Hour units. Our annual call volume runs over 20,300 calls. We offer State benefits including state retirement.

Summary

The Paramedic works within a family-oriented environment to deliver emergency care to the citizens and visitors of Lancaster County. As a Paramedic, you will work alongside other healthcare providers in the provision of Advanced Life Support (ALS) and customer service-focused care.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work:

• Works as a team to successfully operate a single ambulance operation in the provision of Basic and Advanced Life Support services.
• Response, treatment, and transportation of patients in accordance with organizational policy, industry standards, and the provider’s scope of practice.
• Compassionate care delivered with clinical excellence, and with customer service in mind.
• Project a professional image through positive community interactions, adherence to uniform standards, and customer service.
• Timely completion of patient care reports by end of shift.
• Completion of daily unit check sheets and assurance that equipment is on board and in working order and required quantities. Perform end of month check off sheets as well.
• Cleaning stations and units in accordance with policy.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited Paramedic program
• South Carolina/National Registry Paramedic
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - or equivalent
• Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
• Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) - preferred
• NIMS 100, 200, 700, & 800
• EVOC/CEVO
• HAZMAT Awareness
• Valid Driver's License Record

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, push, pull, and lift using safe techniques.
• Sit, stand, walk, etc. for long periods of time within 24-hour shift.
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures as well as environmental conditions.
• Ability to successfully mitigate stressful situations with co-workers, other healthcare providers, patients, and the public.
• Must successfully pass drug Screen, criminal background and motor vehicle record.

Equal Opportunity Employer