Paramedic - Meducare Pediatric ALS Team

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the MUSC Pediatric Critical Care Transport Team to deliver advanced care to critically ill neonatal and pediatric patients. The paramedic works with a multidisciplinary team, including Pediatric Flight Nurses and Respiratory Therapists, aboard a critical care ground ambulance. The role emphasizes clinical excellence, safety, and compassionate service in support of MUSC’s pediatric care mission.

The paramedic provides safe and effective ground transport for neonatal and pediatric patients requiring critical care and participates in patient assessment, treatment, packaging, and transfer. The position drives and maintains MUSC’s pediatric critical care ambulance, a dual-mission Freightliner vehicle capable of transporting two types of patients and seating up to eight providers. The paramedic also assists the flight crew with efficient equipment loading and unloading, supports safe return of the team and equipment to base, maintains vehicle equipment and supplies, participates in hospital-based outreach and education, upholds MUSC’s professional standards, and completes required certifications and ongoing training as directed by the Transport Manager and Medical Director.

This is a 24-hour-per-week position with rotating shifts. Overtime may be required. The role has significant physical demands, including continuous standing, sitting, walking, bending, and use of hands; frequent work in elevated or confined spaces, reaching, twisting, squatting, and exerting up to 50 pounds of force; and occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds unassisted. Requirements also include corrected vision of 20/40, hearing acuity, sensory and coordination abilities, effective stress management, and qualification for respirator use.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent work experience.
• South Carolina Paramedic certification.
• At least 2 years of patient care experience in a prehospital environment or acute health care facility.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.
• Valid driver's license.
• NREMT-Paramedic.
• Ability to meet the stated physical, sensory, and respirator-use requirements.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of experience as a paramedic.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and effective ground transport for neonatal and pediatric patients requiring critical care.
• Participate as an integral transport team member in patient assessment, treatment, packaging, and transfer.
• Drive and maintain MUSC’s pediatric critical care ambulance.
• Assist the flight crew with efficient loading and unloading of equipment to minimize lift time.
• Ensure safe ground transport of the team and equipment back to base following hospital arrival and patient transfer.
• Maintain the cleanliness and functionality of vehicle equipment and supplies.
• Participate in hospital-based community outreach and education programs.
• Uphold MUSC’s standards of professionalism.
• Complete mandatory certifications and ongoing training as directed by the Transport Manager and Medical Director.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED