Paramedic, Ambulance Services-Midlands, FT, Variable

Prisma Health•Richland, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides advanced pre-hospital care, including patient assessment, stabilization, and emergency treatment. Team members are expected to understand and comply with Prisma Health’s purpose: “Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.” This is a non-management position reporting to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive. The role is based at Prisma Health EMS in Richland and has a variable work shift.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, or post-high-school diploma/highest degree earned.
No experience is required.
State or provisional-approved Paramedic certification.
Valid driver’s license and an acceptable motor vehicle record as defined by the Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Chart.
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification.
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification required within 90 days of hire.
NPR (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required within 90 days of hire.
Working knowledge of patient equipment, including vitals equipment, suction, and defibrillators.
Working knowledge of cardiac monitors, defibrillators, pulse oximeters, non-invasive blood pressure monitors, infusion pumps, and other equipment.
Ability to demonstrate skill proficiency annually.
Ability to maintain professional certifications by attending in-service training programs.
Decision-making skills and clinical skills.
Ability to collaborate with EMS teams and healthcare providers and transport patients safely.
Ability to perform under pressure in dynamic environments.

Nice To Haves

One year of pre-hospital care experience preferred.
PHTLS (Prehospital Trauma Life Support) certification preferred.
A provisional Paramedic certification from another Emergency Medical Service COMPACT State (EMS COMPACT) may meet the education and Paramedic certification requirements in lieu of the stated requirements; conventional state-required certification and National Registry (NREMT) certification must be obtained within twelve months of hire.

Responsibilities

Provide basic and advanced life support (ALS) interventions as needed.
Assess patient conditions, establish priorities, and implement appropriate treatment plans.
Administer medications, perform procedures, and use medical equipment according to protocols.
Safely transport patients to healthcare facilities while monitoring and documenting their condition.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
Maintain accurate patient care reports and comply with regulatory and organizational requirements.
Participate in continuous professional development, training, and quality improvement initiatives.
Maintain the cleanliness and readiness of emergency medical equipment and vehicles.
Operate vehicles in a safe, courteous, and efficient manner.
Perform Point of Care (POC) testing with approval of Administration.
Perform other duties as assigned.