Paramedic - Meducare Pediatric ALS Team

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); South Carolina; On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) is seeking a Paramedic to join the MUSC Pediatric Critical Care Transport Team. You will deliver advanced care for critically ill neonatal and pediatric patients aboard a fully equipped ground ambulance, working with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safety and compassionate service in line with MUSC's mission.

Role emphasizes clinical excellence, ongoing training, and adherence to transport protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• South Carolina paramedic certification with at least 2 years of patient-care experience.
• Current BLS certification (AHA or ARC) required.
• Valid driver's license.
• NREMT-Paramedic certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and effective ground transport for neonatal and pediatric patients requiring critical care.
• Act as an integral member of the transport team during assessment, treatment, packaging and transfer.
• Operate and maintain MUSC's pediatric critical care ambulance and ensure equipment readiness.
• Load/unload efficiently to minimize lift time and ensure safety.
• Ensure safe transport back to base after patient transfer and hospital arrival.
• Maintain cleanliness and functionality of all vehicle equipment and supplies.
• Participate in hospital outreach and education programs.
• Uphold MUSC's standards of professionalism and complete required certifications.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

South Carolina Paramedic Certification

AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers / ARC BLS

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.

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)

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Minimize lift time through 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.

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

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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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