Paramedic, Ambulance Services (Full-time, Variable)
About The Position
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary Assesses, transports and administers basic and advanced life support treatment to ill and injured persons in accordance with department, system and South Carolina DHEC policies, procedures and standards. Essential Functions All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Provides basic and advanced life support (ALS) interventions as needed. Assesses patient conditions, establish priorities, and implement appropriate treatment plans. Administers medications, perform procedures, and use medical equipment according to protocols. Safely transports patients to healthcare facilities while monitoring and documenting their condition. Communicates effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals. Maintains accurate patient care reports and complies with all regulatory and organizational requirements. Participates in continuous professional development, training, and quality improvement initiatives. Ensures the maintenance, cleanliness, and readiness of emergency medical equipment and vehicles. Operates all vehicles in a safe, courteous and efficient manner Performs Point of Care (POC) testing with approval of Administration Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Education - High School diploma or equivalent OR post-high school diploma/highest degree earned.
- Experience - No experience required.
- One (1) year pre-hospital care experience preferred In Lieu Of Education - High School diploma or equivalent OR post-high school diploma/highest degree earned.
- Experience - No experience required.
- One (1) year pre-hospital care experience preferred.
- South Carolina or Provisional approved Paramedic certification
- A valid driver’s license; an acceptable motor vehicle record, as defined by the Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Chart.
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - Required within 90 days of hire
- NPR (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - Required within 90 days of hire
- Working knowledge of patient equipment (Vitals, suction, defib)
- Working knowledge of Cardiac Monitor, Defibrillator, Pulse Oximeter, Non-Invasive BP Monitor, Infusion Pumps, Other Equipment
- Ability to demonstrate skill proficiency on an annual basis
- Ability to maintains Professional Certifications by attending in-service training programs
Nice To Haves
- PHTLS (Prehospital Trauma Life Support) - Preferred
Responsibilities
- Provides basic and advanced life support (ALS) interventions as needed.
- Assesses patient conditions, establish priorities, and implement appropriate treatment plans.
- Administers medications, perform procedures, and use medical equipment according to protocols.
- Safely transports patients to healthcare facilities while monitoring and documenting their condition.
- Communicates effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Maintains accurate patient care reports and complies with all regulatory and organizational requirements.
- Participates in continuous professional development, training, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Ensures the maintenance, cleanliness, and readiness of emergency medical equipment and vehicles.
- Operates all vehicles in a safe, courteous and efficient manner
- Performs Point of Care (POC) testing with approval of Administration
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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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
