Paramedic, Ambulance Services, FT, Variable

Prisma Health•Richland, SC

About The Position

The Paramedic provides advanced pre-hospital care, including patient assessment, stabilization, and emergency treatment. The role provides basic and advanced life support interventions, assesses patient conditions, establishes priorities, and implements appropriate treatment plans. Paramedics administer medications, perform procedures, and use medical equipment according to protocols. The position safely transports patients to healthcare facilities while monitoring and documenting their condition, communicates with patients, families, and healthcare professionals, and maintains accurate patient care reports in compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements. It also involves professional development, training, quality improvement, and maintaining the cleanliness and readiness of emergency medical equipment and vehicles. The Paramedic operates vehicles safely, courteously, and efficiently and performs point-of-care testing with administrative approval. Other duties may be assigned. This is a non-management position reporting to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive. The work shift is variable, and the position is located at Prisma Health EMS, Ambulance Services, in Richland.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, or post-high-school diploma/highest degree earned.
State- or provisional-approved Paramedic certification.
Valid driver’s license and an acceptable motor vehicle record as defined by the Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record Chart.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 90 days of hire.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NPR) certification 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 provide safe patient transport.
Ability to perform under pressure in dynamic environments.

Nice To Haves

One year of pre-hospital care experience.
Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) certification.

Responsibilities

Provide basic and advanced life support 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.
Ensure emergency medical equipment and vehicles are maintained, clean, and ready for use.
Operate all vehicles in a safe, courteous, and efficient manner.
Perform point-of-care testing with approval of Administration.
Perform other duties as assigned.