Paramedic, Ambulance Services, FT, Variable

Prisma; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health EMS provides advanced pre-hospital care in Richland, SC. A Paramedic will assess, stabilize and treat patients, administer medications, operate life-support equipment, and transport patients to facilities while documenting care and coordinating with teams.

Certifications include State/Provisional Paramedic, BLS, ACLS, PALS and NPR; a valid driver's license and MVR check are required. Provisional COMPACT certification may meet requirements; 12-month timelines apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year pre-hospital care experience preferred.
• Provisional Paramedic certification from another EMS COMPACT state may meet education and Paramedic certification requirements; obtain state and NREMT within 12 months of hire.
• State or Provisional Paramedic certification and a valid driver's license required; MVR checks will apply.
• 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
• Working knowledge of patient equipment and monitors
• Able to collaborate with EMS teams and health care providers

Responsibilities

• Provide ALS and basic life support (ALS) interventions as needed.
• Assess patient conditions, establish priorities, and implement treatment plans.
• Administer medications, perform procedures, and use medical equipment per protocols.
• Safely transport patients to healthcare facilities while monitoring and documenting their condition.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate patient care reports and comply with regulatory requirements.
• Participate in continuous professional development, training, and quality improvement.
• Ensure maintenance, cleanliness, and readiness of emergency medical equipment and vehicles.
• Operate all vehicles in a safe, courteous and efficient manner.
• Perform Point of Care (POC) testing with approval of Administration.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient equipment

Vital monitoring tools

Annual skill proficiency

Certifications maintenance

Decision making

EMS collaboration

Clinical skills

Work under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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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