Paramedic, Ambulance Services-Midlands, FT, Variable

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health in Richland (Columbia, SC) seeks a Paramedic to provide high-level pre-hospital care, including rapid patient assessment, stabilization, medication administration, and advanced life support as required. You will transport patients to facilities, document clinical status, and collaborate with EMS teams and hospital staff.

Required certifications include Paramedic licensure, BLS/ACLS/PALS/NPR, and NREMT if applicable, with a 12‑month horizon to complete state certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or post-high school/degree earned.
• Paramedic certification and national/regional licensure requirements.
• NREMT certification within 12 months of hire.
• BLS/ACLS/PALS/NPR are required or obtained within specified timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced pre-hospital care including patient assessment and stabilization.
• Administer medications and perform procedures per protocols.
• Safely transport patients and document condition during transfer.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Maintain equipment readiness and comply with regulatory requirements.
• Participate in ongoing training and quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure accurate patient care reports and regulatory compliance.
• Operate EMS vehicles in a safe, efficient manner.
• Perform Point of Care testing with approval from Administration.
• Serve without direct management responsibilities.

Skills

Clinical skills

Decision making

Team collaboration

Patient transport

Education

Paramedic certification (State or Provisional)

NREMT certification

BLS (Basic Life Support)

ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)

PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

NPR (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)

PHTLS (Prehospital Trauma Life Support)

Tools

Cardiac Monitor

Defibrillator

Pulse Oximeter

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 Cardiac 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-Midlands

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