Paramedic

Job Title: Paramedic

Summary

Responsibilities & Scope of Work:

• Works as a team to successfully operate a single ambulance operation in the provision of Basic and Advanced Life Support services.
• Response, treatment, and transportation of patients in accordance with organizational policy, industry standards, and the provider’s scope of practice.
• Compassionate care delivered with clinical excellence, and with customer service in mind.
• Project a professional image through positive community interactions, adherence to uniform standards, and customer service.
• Timely completion of patient care reports by end of shift.
• Completion of daily unit check sheets and assurance that equipment is on board and in working order and required quantities. Perform end of month check off sheets as well.
• Cleaning stations and units in accordance with policy.

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of an accredited Paramedic program
• South Carolina/National Registry Paramedic
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – or equivalent
• Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
• Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) - preferred
• NIMS 100, 200, 700, & 800
• EVOC/CEVO
• HAZMAT Awareness
• Valid Driver’s License Record

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift, push, pull, and lift using safe techniques.
• Sit, stand, walk, etc. for long periods of time within 24-hour shift.
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures as well as environmental conditions.
• Ability to successfully mitigate stressful situations with co-workers, other healthcare providers, patients, and the public.
• Must successfully pass drug Screen, criminal background and motor vehicle record.