Paramedic, Ambulance Services, FT, Variable

Prisma; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health EMS in Richland, SC seeks a Paramedic to provide advanced pre-hospital care and ALS interventions. You will assess patients, stabilize conditions, administer medications, and transport patients to healthcare facilities while recording comprehensive documentation.

Qualifications include Paramedic certification, BLS, ACLS, PALS and a valid driver's license with a clean MVR. No prior experience required, though one year of pre-hospital care is preferred; a provisional or active EMS

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent or higher.
• Certification requirements include Paramedic certification, BLS, ACLS, PALS, NPR; a State Driver’s license with clean MVR.

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced pre-hospital care including patient assessment and stabilization.
• Delivers ALS interventions and administers medications per protocols.
• Assesses patient conditions, prioritizes actions, and implements treatment plans.
• Transports patients to facilities and documents patient status during transport.
• Operates medical equipment and vehicles safely; maintains equipment readiness.
• Maintains accurate patient care reports and participates in quality improvement.
• Engages in ongoing professional development and in-service training.

Skills

Patient care equipment knowledge

Ability to perform under pressure

Team collaboration with EMS

Clinical assessment skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cardiac Monitor

Defibrillator

Pulse Oximeter

Non-Invasive BP Monitor

Infusion Pumps

Job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Provides advanced pre-hospital care, including patient assessment, stabilization, and emergency treatment.

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.
• Provides basic and advanced life support (ALS) interventions as needed.
• Assesses patient conditions, establish priorities, and implement appropriate treatment plans.
• Administers medications, perform procedures, and use medical equipment according to protocols.
• Safely transports patients to healthcare facilities while monitoring and documenting their condition.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Maintains accurate patient care reports and complies with all regulatory and organizational requirements.
• Participates in continuous professional development, training, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensures the maintenance, cleanliness, and readiness of emergency medical equipment and vehicles.
• Operates all vehicles in a safe, courteous and efficient manner
• Performs Point of Care (POC) testing with approval of Administration
• 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.
• Experience - No experience required. One (1) year pre-hospital care experience preferred

In Lieu Of

A Provisional Paramedic certification from another Emergency Medical Service COMPACT State (EMS COMPACT) meets education and Paramedic certification requirements. Obtaining conventional State required certification and National Registry (NREMT) certification must occur within twelve months of hire.

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• State or Provisional approved Paramedic certification
• A valid driver’s license; an acceptable motor vehicle record, as defined by the Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Chart.
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - Required within 90 days of hire
• NPR (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - Required within 90 days of hire
• PHTLS (Prehospital Trauma Life Support) - Preferred

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Working knowledge of patient equip (Vitals, suction, defib)
• Working knowledge of Cardiac Monitor, Defibrillator, Pulse Oximeter, Non-Invasive BP Monitor, Infusion Pumps, Other Equipment
• Ability to demonstrates skill proficiency on an annual basis
• Ability to maintains Professional Certifications by attending in-service training programs
• Decision-making skills
• Ability to collaborate with EMS teams and healthcare providers, and safe patient transport.
• Clinical skills
• Ability to perform under pressure in dynamic environments.

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Location

Richland

Facility

Prisma Health EMS

Department

Ambulance Services

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