Emergency Medical Tech (EMT), Ambulance Services, PRN, Variable

Prisma Health•Greenville, SC

About The Position

Assesses, transports, and administers basic life support treatment to ill and injured persons in accordance with department, system, and DHEC policies, procedures, and standards. The EMT assesses patient conditions, provides emergency care and basic life support interventions, and safely transports patients to healthcare facilities. The role also includes documenting care, communicating with patients and care teams, maintaining equipment and vehicles, following safety and infection-control requirements, and maintaining clinical competency through training and certification.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; a post-high-school diploma or highest degree earned is preferred.
Valid driver’s license and an acceptable motor vehicle record as defined by the Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Chart.
South Carolina Emergency Medical Technician (SCEMT) certification.
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certification.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
Ability to demonstrate skill proficiency annually.
Ability to maintain professional certifications by attending in-service training programs.
Ability to attend staff meetings.
Ability to comply with Employee Health requirements and complete mandatory Employee Training Programs.
Communication skills.
Critical-thinking skills.
Ability to work effectively in high-stress, fast-paced environments.

Nice To Haves

Pre-hospital care experience.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ conditions to determine appropriate emergency care.
Provide CPR, airway management, oxygen therapy, bleeding control, and other basic life support interventions.
Administer first aid, manage medical emergencies, and support patients during traumatic injuries or illness.
Safely transport patients to healthcare facilities using emergency vehicles while following traffic laws and organizational policies.
Complete patient care reports in compliance with legal, regulatory, and organizational standards.
Communicate with patients, families, healthcare providers, and emergency response teams.
Ensure medical equipment, supplies, and vehicles are properly maintained, stocked, and operational.
Follow safety protocols, infection-control procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Participate in ongoing training and skill development, and maintain certifications to ensure clinical competency.
Perform other duties as assigned.