Paramedic-Senior III Alt

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System•Spartanburg, SC

22h

About The Position

Responsible for providing advanced life support prehospital emergency care to ill or injured people. Provides age-specific and culturally appropriate patient care using knowledge of growth and development. Leads patient care provided by the ambulance crew and supervises non-paramedic crewmembers and first responders. Performs special management functions for the department and reports to the EMS Director. Provides department leadership and serves as a preceptor for new employees and paramedic students. Maintains a positive image of department operations and assists with department management by conducting periodic assessments of the system. Also performs special rescue functions as directed.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
Associate degree in EMT or diploma from a paramedic program meeting DOT guidelines.
Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
At least 6 years of experience as a paramedic, including at least 12 months with Spartanburg EMS.
In lieu of 6 years of experience: an associate degree in EMS requires 5 years of experience, or a bachelor's degree in EMS requires 5 years of experience.
Maintain current National Registry Paramedic certification.
Maintain current AHA ACLS certification.
Maintain current AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification.
Maintain a current AHA BLS certificate.
Maintain a current Hurst Tool Extrication certificate.
Maintain current HAZ MAT Response certification.
Maintain current EVOC Driving Certification.
Meet and maintain active status on any two EMS Special Teams, meet all entry criteria, and pass annual qualification requirements.
Meet and maintain all certifications and requirements for Senior Paramedic I and Senior Paramedic II.

Responsibilities

Provide advanced life support prehospital emergency care to ill or injured people.
Provide age-specific and culturally appropriate patient care.
Lead patient care provided by the ambulance crew and supervise non-paramedic crewmembers and first responders.
Perform special management functions for the department and report to the EMS Director.
Provide department leadership and serve as a preceptor for new employees and paramedic students.
Maintain a positive image of department operations.
Assist with department management by conducting periodic system assessments.
Perform special rescue functions as directed.
Maintain active status on any two EMS Special Teams and meet their entry criteria and annual qualification requirements.
Maintain certifications and requirements for Senior Paramedic I and Senior Paramedic II.