Paramedic

MedEx Medical Transport•Rock Hill, SC

About The Position

MedEx is a medical transportation provider expanding into South Carolina. Paramedics transport patients to and from medical appointments, provide appropriate medical care under applicable State and County protocols, and document care in the EHR system. The role includes operating and maintaining an ambulance, keeping equipment and supplies ready for use, communicating with dispatch, and assisting receiving medical facility staff when requested. Work shifts may vary because services operate around the clock. The position also includes required continuing education and occasional office or living-space cleaning duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Current South Carolina or National Registry Paramedic certification, or ability to obtain one.
Valid state driver's license.
Driving record compliant with MedEx's Safety and Driving policy.
Physical ability to meet the demands of the position, including lifting and carrying 125 pounds.
Must pass a drug test.

Responsibilities

Transport patients safely by ambulance to and from medical appointments.
Keep current with standards of care, equipment functions and uses, and applicable certifications, licenses, and registrations.
Interact courteously, helpfully, and professionally with patients, co-workers, supervisors, and the public.
Recognize and treat medical conditions using appropriate techniques, equipment, knowledge, and State and County protocols.
Respond promptly to assignments from the Dispatch Center.
Communicate with dispatch regarding location, patient status, and other relevant information.
Document medical care in the EHR system and obtain required signatures and paperwork for each transport.
Provide medical care during transport and follow established policies and procedures.
Safely lift and carry the stretcher and assist receiving medical facility staff upon request.
Operate MedEx vehicles in compliance with South Carolina law and company policies.
Keep the ambulance clean, washed, and orderly; perform daily vehicle checks and report known mechanical issues.
Inventory, replace, and clean supplies and equipment after use; check equipment readiness and report malfunctions requiring repair.
Assist with office duties, which may include cleaning the office and living space.
Attend continuing education and refresher training as required by the employer, medical control, or licensing or certifying agencies.