Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Pediatric Transport Team

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the elite MUSC Pediatric Critical Care Transport Team and play a vital role in delivering advanced care to critically ill neonatal and pediatric patients. As an EMT, you’ll collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team—including Pediatric Flight Nurses and Respiratory Therapists—aboard a fully equipped, dual-mission critical care ground ambulance. This role emphasizes clinical excellence, safety, and compassionate service, while supporting MUSC’s mission to provide world-class pediatric care. This will be a primarily nights, every other weekend, tracked schedule at the Medicare base in North Charleston.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in the state of South Carolina.
NREMT certification required.
Valid driver’s license required.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA or equivalent (e.g., ARC CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider).

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of EMT experience (preferred but not required).

Responsibilities

Provide safe and effective ground transport for neonatal and pediatric patients requiring critical care.
As a vital member of the pediatric transport team, you'll participate in all aspects of patient care during assessment, treatment, packaging, and transfer.
Operate and maintain MUSC’s specialized dual-mission Freightliner ambulance, capable of transporting two patient types and accommodating up to eight providers.
Safely drive and maintain the pediatric critical care ambulance.
Assist flight crew in minimizing lift time by efficiently loading and unloading equipment.
Ensure safe ground transport of the team and equipment following patient hand-off.
Maintain cleanliness, readiness, and functionality of all vehicle equipment and supplies.
Participate in community outreach and educational programs hosted by MUSC.
Uphold MUSC's standards of professionalism, teamwork, and patient-centered care.
Complete all mandatory certifications and ongoing training as directed by the Transport Manager and Medical Director.