Paramedic - Ambulance Services - Roper St. Francis 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 independently, the Paramedic assesses, stabilizes, and transports critically ill and injured patients. The role includes assessing patient status and planning and providing care based on those assessments. Paramedics must make quick, safe decisions about patient care in highly stressful conditions. Care must be based on sound clinical judgment, standing orders, and interactions with physicians.

The schedule is two 12-hour shifts per week, from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, including some weekends. There are no call requirements. The position requires operating a vehicle for Roper St. Francis Healthcare business, and the selected candidate must have a valid, current South Carolina driver's license and be insurable under the organization's vehicle insurance plan.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of experience as an EMT-B, EMT-I, or EMT-P.
• Certification as an EMT-P or Paramedic in South Carolina or through the National Registry.
• Current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider certification.
• Current ACLS certification.
• Valid, current South Carolina driver's license.
• Must be insurable under the Roper St. Francis Healthcare vehicle insurance plan.
• Must be in good overall physical condition and able to meet the physical demands of the role.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Assess, stabilize, and transport critically ill and injured patients.
• Assess patient status and plan and provide care based on the assessment.
• Make quick and safe patient-care decisions in highly stressful conditions.
• Provide care based on sound clinical judgment, standing orders, and interactions with physicians.
• Operate a vehicle for Roper St. Francis Healthcare business.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/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
• Education Level: High school or GED