Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - LifeLink Transition Clinic

Roper St. Francis Healthcare • North Charleston, SC

29d

About The Position

Working under the direction of a paramedic, senior paramedic, critical care paramedic or alone assumes the responsibility for assessing, stabilizing and transporting sick and injured patients. The EMT will administer appropriate patient care within current SCDHEC EMS regulations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 6 months experience as an EMT preferred.
• Certification as EMT-B, EMT-I or Advanced EMT in South Carolina or National Registry required.
• Primary Source Verification (if applicable): https://apps.emspic.org/CIS/Go . Select Public Access CIS under the login screen.
• Must have current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider.
• Ability to communicate in a clear and understandable manner.
• This position requires operation of a vehicle for Roper St. Francis Healthcare business. Due to this job requirement, the selected candidate/employee must possess a valid, current South Carolina driver's license.
• In addition, the selected candidate/employee must be insurable under the Roper St. Francis Healthcare vehicle insurance plan, which will be verified by reviewing licensure and driving record.
• This demanding position requires the individual to be in good overall physical condition.
• Frequent standing.
• Frequent walking, crouching, bending, stooping.
• Frequent lifting/moving patients.
• Frequent lifting, moving or carrying 100 lbs or greater.
• Frequent pushing or pulling over 100 lbs.
• Frequent use of finger/hand dexterity.
• Constant reaching with hands/arms.
• Frequent talking or hearing.
• Corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
• Exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue.
• Possible exposure to infectious materials, communicable diseases and/or other conditions common to a healthcare environment.
• Frequent exposure to risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
• Moderate noise level in work area.
• Requires work under stressful conditions, deadlines, or irregular hours.
• May be required to take call and/or work weekends/holidays based on the needs of the department.

Nice To Haves

• Instructor in BLS and/or BTLS preferred.
• This position requires an individual who projects themselves in a professional manner.

Responsibilities

• assessing, stabilizing and transporting sick and injured patients.
• administer appropriate patient care within current SCDHEC EMS regulations.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, and short- and long-term disability
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
• Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees