Emergency Medical Technician (Basic)

Beaufort County South Carolina•Beaufort, SC

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Beaufort County EMS is seeking highly skilled and dedicated EMS professionals to join our premier, non–fire-based 911 emergency medical service. Our department is proud to offer one of the most desirable shift schedules in the industry, 24/72, providing the work-life balance today’s EMS professionals deserve. We are not fire-based and do not provide routine facility transports, meaning there are no firefighting duties. You will focus exclusively on emergency medical response. Our 24/72 shift schedule provides extended recovery and personal time. We offer competitive compensation, including salary, benefits, and paid holidays, along with high-quality resources such as modern equipment, professional uniforms, and body armor. Our balanced call volume of approximately 21,000 calls annually with 11 frontline ambulances and 5 Quick Response Vehicles (QRVs) supports better call distribution, less fatigue, and higher quality patient care compared to larger systems. We understand the challenges EMS personnel face in dual-response or transport-heavy systems. At Beaufort County EMS, we’ve built a structure that allows you to focus on what you do best—delivering exceptional pre-hospital care. If you’re looking for a forward-thinking agency that prioritizes professional development, employee well-being, and operational excellence, we invite you to apply. Join a team that sets the standard. Join Beaufort County EMS.

Requirements

High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by specialized courses/training equivalent to completion of one (1) year of college.
Over six months and up to and including one year of related experience.
South Carolina State EMT Certification.
National Registry of EMT Certification.
Basic Life Support Certification.
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
Submit a copy of your state and national registry certification card with application.

Responsibilities

Safely operate an ambulance and its equipment.
Survey emergency scenes safely.
Coordinate with additional agencies for the best possible treatment plan for the patient in medical/trauma situations.
Safely work in inclement weather or on dangerous roadways.
Respond to emergencies safely and provide basic life support to the victims before they are transported to the hospital.
Transport patients to local medical facilities, maintaining contact with medical staff while in transport and assuring care of patient.
Provide medical aid such as AED, CPR, prevent spinal damage, ventilation, control severe bleeding, prevent shock, bandaging wounds, etc., to stabilize their condition.
Ensure equipment and ambulance interior is always clean and check and replace used and damaged supplies.
Prepare a patient care report and take notes of the medical treatment given to them.
Restock supplies in the ambulance.
Attend continuing education as required by medical control, employers, certifying or licensing agencies.
Perform related work as assigned.