Paramedic, Ambulance Services -Columbia, SC (Full-time, Variable)

Job Description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Assesses, transports and administers basic and advanced life support treatment to ill and injured persons in accordance with department, system and South Carolina DHEC policies, procedures and standards.

Essential Functions

All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values :   Inspire health.  Serve with compassion.  Be the difference.

Verifies operational readiness of vehicles and equipment

Maintain cleanliness of MCAS vehicles

Responds to calls received from the Dispatch Center

Operates MCAS vehicles in a safe, courteous and efficient manner

Assesses, monitors, transports and provides necessary medical treatment

Prepares written documentation

Attends staff meetings

Performs POC testing with approval of Administration

Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory / Management Responsibilities

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

Education - High School diploma or equivalent OR post-high school diploma / highest degree earned. Completion of Approved Paramedic Training Program

Experience - One (1) year pre-hospital care experience preferred

In Lieu Of

In lieu of a SC Driver's License, a valid driver's license, from a state other than South Carolina, may be accepted if primary residence is not SC. The required active South Carolina AND National Registry EMS certification meets the educational requirements for this role.

A Provisional SC Paramedic certification meets education and Paramedic certification requirements but are required to obtain conventional South Carolina certification and NREMT certification before the provisional certification expires.

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

SC Paramedic

SCDL - SC Driver's License : Valid driver's license and an acceptable five-year motor vehicle record as defined by the Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Chart

BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support

ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - Required within 90 days of hire

NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - Required within 90 days of hire

PHTLS (Prehospital Trauma Life Support) - Preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Working knowledge of patient equip (Vitals, suction, defib)

Working knowledge of Cardiac Monitor, Defibrillator, Pulse Oximeter, Non-Invasive BP Monitor, Infusion Pumps, Other Equipment

Ability to demonstrates skill proficiency on an annual basis

Ability to maintains Professional Certifications by attending in-service training programs ​

Work Shift

Location

5 Medical Park Rd Richland

Facility

7001 Corporate

Department

70019061 Talent Acquisition

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