Paramedic - Meducare Pediatric ALS Team

MUSC Children's Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Children's Health is seeking a Paramedic to join the pediatric critical care transport team. You will provide safe, specialized ground transport for critically ill neonates and children, working with pediatric flight nurses and respiratory therapists aboard a two-mission ambulance.

The role emphasizes clinical excellence, safety, and compassionate care. Responsibilities include cooperative loading/unloading, equipment readiness, and participation in hospital outreach while upholding MUSC

Qualifications

• Paramedic licensure in SC and NREMT-Paramedic required.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers or equivalent BLS certification required.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and effective ground transport for neonatal and pediatric patients requiring critical care.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary transport team aboard a fully equipped pediatric ambulance.
• Assist flight crew by efficient loading/unloading of equipment to minimize lift time.
• Maintain cleanliness and functionality of all vehicle equipment and supplies.
• Participate in hospital outreach and education programs.

Skills

BLS Certification

Valid driver’s license

Education

South Carolina Paramedic Certification

NREMT-Paramedic

Job description

Job Description Summary

Join the elite MUSC Pediatric Critical Care Transport Team, where you will play a vital role in delivering advanced care to critically ill neonatal and pediatric patients. As a paramedic with the pediatric team, you will work alongside a multidisciplinary team—including Pediatric Flight Nurses and Respiratory Therapists—aboard a fully equipped critical care ground ambulance. This role emphasizes clinical excellence, safety, and compassionate service while supporting MUSC’s mission to provide world-class pediatric care.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000516 CHS - Meducare Flight Activities Fund (SJCH)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-24

Scheduled Weekly Hours

24

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Job Description

Provide safe and effective ground transport for neonatal and pediatric patients requiring critical care. Function as an integral member of the transport team during patient assessment, treatment, packaging, and transfer. Drive and maintain MUSC’s pediatric critical care ambulance—a dual-mission Freightliner vehicle capable of transporting two types of patients and seating up to eight providers. As a member of the pediatric transport team, you will be assisting the flight crew in minimizing lift time through the efficient loading and unloading of equipment Ensure safe ground transport of the team and equipment back to base following hospital arrival and patient transfer. Maintain cleanliness and functionality of all vehicle equipment and supplies. Participate in hospital-based community outreach and education programs. Uphold MUSC’s standards of professionalism. Complete all mandatory certifications and ongoing training as directed by the Transport Manager and Medical Director.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High School Degree or Equivalent Work Experience.
• Certification from the state of South Carolina as a Paramedic with a minimum of 2 years of patient care experience in a prehospital environment or acute health care facility.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.
• Requires possession of a valid driver's license.
• NREMT-Paramedic

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year experience as a paramedic

Physical Requirements

• Mobility & Posture Standing: Continuous, Sitting: Continuous, Walking: Continuous, climbing stairs: Infrequent, working indoors: Continuous, working outdoors (temperature extremes): Infrequent, working from elevated areas: Frequent, working in confined/cramped spaces: Frequent, Kneeling: Infrequent, bending at the waist: Continuous, Twisting at the waist: Frequent, Squatting: Frequent
• Manual Dexterity & Strength Pinching operations: Frequent, Gross motor use (fingers/hands): Continuous, Firm grasping (fingers/hands): Continuous, Fine manipulation (fingers/hands): Continuous, reaching overhead: Frequent, Reaching in all directions: Continuous, Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders): Continuous, Full use of both legs: Continuous, Balance & coordination (lower extremities): Frequent.
• Lifting & Force Requirements Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted: Infrequent, Lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36”: Infrequent, Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead: Infrequent, Exert up to 50 lbs. of force: Frequent
• Vision & Sensory Maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes): Continuous, Recognize objects (near/far): Continuous, Color discrimination: Continuous, Depth perception: Continuous, Peripheral vision: Continuous, Hearing acuity (with correction): Continuous, Tactile sensory function: Continuous, Gross motor with fine motor coordination: Continuous.

Selected Positions

• Olfactory (smell) function: Continuous
• Respirator use qualification: Continuous

Work Environment & Conditions

• Effective stress management: Continuous, Rotating shifts: Frequent, Overtime as required: Frequent, Latex-safe environment: Continuous

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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