Emergency Medical Tech Adv-MC, Ambulance Services-Midlands (Full-time, Variable)

Prisma Health • Richland, SC

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About The Position

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary Provides advanced pre-hospital emergency care, including patient assessment, airway management, medication administration, and intravenous therapy. Responds to emergency and non-emergency situations, collaborates with healthcare professionals, and ensures accurate documentation of patient care. 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. Assesses, treats, and transports patients in emergency and non-emergency situations according to established protocols. Provides advanced airway management, oxygen therapy, and medication administration within scope of practice. Operates emergency vehicles safely and efficiently while adhering to traffic laws and departmental policies. Maintains accurate and timely patient care reports and documentation. Participates in continuing education and training to maintain licensure and enhance clinical skills. Collaborates with healthcare professionals, law enforcement, and other agencies during all responses. Ensures all equipment, supplies, and vehicles are properly maintained, cleaned, and ready for operational use. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education - High School diploma or equivalent OR post-high school diploma/highest degree earned.
• Experience - One (1) year Emergency Medical Technician experience.
• State or Provisional Emergency Medical Technician – Advanced certification
• BLS - Basic Life Support (CPR)
• A valid driver’s license; an acceptable motor vehicle record, as defined by the Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Chart.
• Basic computer skills
• Knowledge of office equipment
• Working knowledge of patient care equipment
• Ability to demonstrates skill proficiency on an annual basis
• Ability to maintain professional certifications and attends in-service / mandatory training programs
• Ability to attend staff meetings
• Clinical skills
• Decision-making skills
• Ability to operate effectively under stress, while maintaining compliance with all regulatory and organizational standards.

Nice To Haves

• Basic (EMT-B) Pre-hospital care experience preferred
• In Lieu Of Provisional Emergency Medical Technician - Advanced (EMT-A) certification from another Emergency Medical Service COMPACT State (EMS COMPACT) meets education and EMT-A certification requirements. Obtaining conventional State required certification and National Registry (NREMT) certification must occur within twelve months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, treats, and transports patients in emergency and non-emergency situations according to established protocols.
• Provides advanced airway management, oxygen therapy, and medication administration within scope of practice.
• Operates emergency vehicles safely and efficiently while adhering to traffic laws and departmental policies.
• Maintains accurate and timely patient care reports and documentation.
• Participates in continuing education and training to maintain licensure and enhance clinical skills.
• Collaborates with healthcare professionals, law enforcement, and other agencies during all responses.
• Ensures all equipment, supplies, and vehicles are properly maintained, cleaned, and ready for operational use.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees