Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Ambulance Services, FT, Variable

Prisma Health•Richland, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides pre-hospital patient care in emergency and non-emergency situations. The role includes assessing patient conditions, delivering basic life support (BLS), administering emergency care, and safely transporting patients to healthcare facilities. The EMT collaborates with healthcare professionals, accurately documents patient care, and complies with regulatory and organizational standards. The position is non-management and reports to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive. It is based at Prisma Health EMS in Richland, with a variable work shift.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; 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 Life Support (BLS) certification.
Ability to demonstrate skill proficiency on an annual basis.
Ability to maintain professional certifications by attending in-service training programs.
Ability to attend staff meetings, 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 preferred.
Post-high-school diploma or highest degree earned preferred.

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 experiencing traumatic injuries or illness.
Safely transport patients to healthcare facilities in 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 maintained, stocked, and operational.
Follow safety protocols, infection control procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Participate in ongoing training, skill development, and certification maintenance to ensure clinical competency.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Demonstrate skill proficiency annually, attend in-service training and staff meetings, comply with Employee Health requirements, and complete mandatory employee training programs.