Paramedic, Ambulance Services -Columbia, SC (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 values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Verifies operational readiness of vehicles and equipment Maintain cleanliness of MCAS vehicles Responds to calls received from the Dispatch Center Operates MCAS vehicles in a safe, courteous and efficient manner Assesses, monitors, transports and provides necessary medical treatment Prepares written documentation Attends staff meetings Performs POC testing with approval of Administration Performs other duties as assigned. Supervisory/Management Responsibilities This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.
Requirements
- Education - High School diploma or equivalent OR post-high school diploma/highest degree earned. Completion of Approved Paramedic Training Program
- Experience - One (1) year pre-hospital care experience preferred
- In Lieu Of In lieu of a SC Driver's License, a valid driver's license, from a state other than South Carolina, may be accepted if primary residence is not SC. The required active South Carolina AND National Registry EMS certification meets the educational requirements for this role. A Provisional SC Paramedic certification meets education and Paramedic certification requirements but are required to obtain conventional South Carolina certification and NREMT certification before the provisional certification expires.
- Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses SC Paramedic
- SCDL - SC Driver's License: Valid driver’s license and an acceptable five-year motor vehicle record as defined by the Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Chart
- BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - Required within 90 days of hire
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - Required within 90 days of hire
- Working knowledge of patient equip (Vitals, suction, defib)
- Working knowledge of Cardiac Monitor, Defibrillator, Pulse Oximeter, Non-Invasive BP Monitor, Infusion Pumps, Other Equipment
- Ability to demonstrates 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
- Verifies operational readiness of vehicles and equipment
- Maintain cleanliness of MCAS vehicles
- Responds to calls received from the Dispatch Center
- Operates MCAS vehicles in a safe, courteous and efficient manner
- Assesses, monitors, transports and provides necessary medical treatment
- Prepares written documentation
- Attends staff meetings
- Performs 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
