Paramedic, Ambulance Services -Greenville, SC (Full-time, Variable)

Prisma Health; Boyce Lawn (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in South Carolina is seeking an EMT to provide basic and advanced life support treatment. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and completion of a paramedic training program. Responsibilities include assessing patients, operating emergency vehicles, and maintaining equipment. Relevant certifications such as SC Paramedic and BCLS are required for this role.

Qualifications

• One (1) year pre-hospital care experience preferred.
• Active South Carolina AND National Registry EMS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, monitors, transports and provides necessary medical treatment.
• Operates MCAS vehicles in a safe, courteous and efficient manner.
• Maintains cleanliness of MCAS vehicles.

Skills

Working knowledge of patient equipment

Ability to demonstrate skill proficiency

Ability to maintain Professional Certifications

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Completion of Approved Paramedic Training Program

Tools

Cardiac Monitor

Defibrillator

Pulse Oximeter

Infusion Pumps

Job description

Job Summary

Assesses, transports and administers basic and advanced life support treatment to ill and injured persons in accordance with department, system and South Carolina DHEC policies, procedures and standards.

Essential Functions

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
• Verifies operational readiness of vehicles and equipment
• Maintain cleanliness of MCAS vehicles
• Responds to calls received from the Dispatch Center
• Operates MCAS vehicles in a safe, courteous and efficient manner
• Assesses, monitors, transports and provides necessary medical treatment
• Prepares written documentation
• Attends staff meetings
• Performs 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. Completion of Approved Paramedic Training Program
• Experience - One (1) year pre‑hospital care experience preferred

In Lieu Of

• In lieu of a SC Driver's License, a valid driver's license, from a state other than South Carolina, may be accepted if primary residence is not SC. The required active South Carolina AND National Registry EMS certification meets the educational requirements for this role.
• A Provisional SC Paramedic certification meets education and Paramedic certification requirements but are required to obtain conventional South Carolina certification and NREMT certification before the provisional certification expires.

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• SC Paramedic
• SCDL - SC Driver's License: Valid driver's license and an acceptable five‑year motor vehicle record as defined by the Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Chart
• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - Required within 90 days of hire
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - Required within 90 days of hire
• PHTLS (Prehospital Trauma Life Support) - Preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of patient equipment (Vitals, suction, defib)
• Working knowledge of Cardiac Monitor, Defibrillator, Pulse Oximeter, Non‑Invasive BP Monitor, Infusion Pumps, Other Equipment
• Ability to demonstrate skill proficiency on an annual basis
• Ability to maintain Professional Certifications by attending in‑service training programs

Work Shift

Mobile Care Ambulance Services

Location

7001 Corporate

Facility

70019061 Talent Acquisition

Department

70019061 Talent Acquisition

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