Paramedic, Oconee-Ambulance Services (Full Time, 8a-8p, Variable)

Prisma Health; Seneca (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health seeks a skilled Paramedic to provide advanced pre-hospital care, assess patients, and implement treatment plans. You will administer medications, perform procedures, and operate equipment per protocols while transporting patients to facilities and documenting their condition.

Communicate clearly with families and healthcare teams, ensuring reports meet regulatory standards. Required certifications include State/Provisional Paramedic, BLS, ACLS, with PALS and NPR due within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Paramedic certification required by State or Provisional; NREMT within 12 months of hire.
• State or Provisional Paramedic certification required; valid driver's license with acceptable MVR.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; PALS and NPR within 90 days of hire.
• PHTLS preferred; able to demonstrate professional certifications through in-service training.

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced and basic life support (ALS/BLS) interventions as needed.
• Assesses patient conditions, establishes priorities, and implements treatment plans.
• Administers medications, performs procedures, and uses equipment per protocols.
• Safely transports patients to facilities and documents their condition.
• Communicates with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Maintains accurate patient care reports and complies with regulatory requirements.
• Participates in ongoing professional development, training, and quality initiatives.

Skills

Decision-making

EMS collaboration

Clinical skills

Maintain certifications

Patient transport

Education

High School diploma

Post-high school diploma

Tools

Cardiac Monitor

Defibrillator

Pulse Oximeter

Non-Invasive 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 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

Oconee Medical Campus

Facility

1024 Prisma Health EMS

Department

10247256 Ambulance Services

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