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

Prisma Health•Richland, SC

About The Position

Provides pre-hospital patient care in emergency and non-emergency situations. The role assesses patient conditions, delivers basic life support (BLS), administers emergency care, and safely transports patients to healthcare facilities. It collaborates with healthcare professionals, documents patient care accurately, and ensures compliance with regulatory and organizational standards. The position is a non-management job and reports to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive. The work shift is variable and the listed location is the Richland Facility, Ambulance Services department.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
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.
Demonstrate skill proficiency on an annual basis.
Maintain professional certifications by attending in-service training programs.
Attend staff meetings.
Comply with Employee Health requirements.
Complete mandatory Employee Training Programs.
Communication skills.
Critical thinking skills.
Ability to work effectively in high-stress, fast-paced environments.

Nice To Haves

Post-high-school diploma or the highest degree earned is preferred.
Pre-hospital care experience is 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 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.