Paramedic, Ambulance Services (PRN, Variable)

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

Job summary

Prisma Health in Greenville, South Carolina is seeking a Paramedic for pre-hospital care. You will perform advanced life support, assess patients, and transport to facilities under protocols.

The role requires Paramedic certification, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work in fast-paced environments. Ongoing training and professional development are encouraged.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent or higher.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic and advanced life support (ALS) interventions.
• Assess patient conditions, establish priorities, and implement treatment plans.
• Administer medications, perform procedures, and operate medical equipment per protocols.
• Safely transport patients while monitoring and documenting status.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate patient care reports and comply with regulatory requirements.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure equipment and vehicles are maintained and ready for use.
• Operate EMS vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Perform Point of Care testing with administration approval.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

ALS interventions

Patient assessment

Treatment planning

Communication

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Paramedic certification

Tools

Cardiac monitor

Defibrillator

Pulse oximeter

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

Mobile Care Ambulance Services

Facility

1024 Prisma Health EMS

Department

10247256 Ambulance Services

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