Paramedic - LifeLink Transition Clinic

Roper St. Francis Healthcare • North Charleston, SC

21h

About The Position

Working under the direction of a Senior Paramedic, Critical Care Paramedic or alone, the Paramedic assumes the responsibility for assessing, stabilizing and transporting critically sick and injured patients. This role Is responsible for assessing the status of patients and planning and providing care based on their assessment. The Paramedic must be able to make quick and safe decisions pertaining to patient care in highly stressful conditions. All care entered should be based upon sound clinical judgment, standing orders and interactions with physicians.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years (EMT-B, EMT-I, or EMT-P) required; EMS experience preferred.
• Certification as EMT-P or Paramedic in South Carolina or National Registry required.
• Must have current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider and ACLS.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• PHTLS/ITLS and PALS or PEPP preferred.
• Instructor certification in BLS, ACLS and/or PALS a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assess, stabilize, and transport critically sick and injured patients from outlying facilities to tertiary facilities. Direct other Lifelink team members in appropriate clinical functions.
• Attend continuing education opportunities. Confirm and maintain knowledge and skills with all clinical equipment, standing orders, medications, and advanced procedures. Attend monthly in-service program.
• Demonstrates efficient and effective operation of all department relevant clinical equipment. Safe operation and daily care of Lifelink vehicles.
• Administer appropriate and efficient patient care following standing medical orders and direct medical control orders. Provide correct and accurate documentation of same.
• Familiar with Roper St Francis Healthcare and Lifelink policies and procedures.
• Serves as a resource person for department. Assists team members in various educational activities as assigned.
• Assists other crew members in completing ambulance and equipment check-offs at the beginning of each shift. Replace all items found missing and all items used during the shift or reports to the appropriate persons those items which are not readily available.
• Performs other job duties and responsibilities as required.

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

What This Job Offers

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