Paramedic - RSF Primary Care Rivers

Roper St. Francis Healthcare • North Charleston, SC

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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
• 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
• Must possess a valid, current South Carolina driver's license
• Must be insurable under the Roper St. Francis Healthcare vehicle insurance plan

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Assessing the status of patients
• Planning and providing care based on their assessment
• Making quick and safe decisions pertaining to patient care in highly stressful conditions
• Entering care based upon sound clinical judgment, standing orders and interactions with physicians

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
• Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

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