Emergency Medical Technician (Basic)

Emergency Medical Technician (Basic)

Salary

$60,916.00 Annually

Location

Beaufort

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202500811

Division

Public Safety

Department

EMS

Opening Date

07/24/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description

Now Hiring: Paramedics & EMTs - Join the Gold Standard in EMS

Beaufort County EMS is seeking highly skilled and dedicated EMS professionals to join our premier, non-fire-based 911 emergency medical service. Our department is proud to offer one of the most desirable shift schedules in the industry, 24/72 providing the work-life balance today's EMS professionals deserve.

What Makes Beaufort County EMS Different:

Dedicated 911 EMS Response- We are not fire-based and do not provide routine facility transports.

No Firefighting Duties- Focus exclusively on emergency medical response.

24/72 Shift Schedule- Extended recovery and personal time built into your schedule.

Competitive Compensation- Includes salary, benefits, and paid holidays.

High-Quality Resources- Modern equipment, professional uniforms, and body armor provided.

Balanced Call Volume- Approximately 21,000 calls annually with 11 frontline ambulances and 5 Quick Response Vehicles (QRVs). Unlike larger systems with the same number of units responding to 50,000+ calls, our structure supports better call distribution, less fatigue, and higher quality patient care.

We understand the challenges EMS personnel face in dual-response or transport-heavy systems. At Beaufort County EMS, we've built a structure that allows you to focus on what you do best-delivering exceptional pre-hospital care.

If you're looking for a forward-thinking agency that prioritizes professional development, employee well-being, and operational excellence, we invite you to apply.

Join a team that sets the standard. Join Beaufort County EMS.

Examples of Duties

The purpose of this position is to safely operate an ambulance and its equipment, survey emergency scenes safely, coordinate with additional agencies for best possible treatment plan for the patient in medical/trauma situations. Safely work in inclement weather or on dangerous roadways. This class works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Responds to the emergencies safely and provide basic life support to the victims before they are transported to the hospital.
• Transports patients to local medical facilities, maintaining contact with medical staff while in transport and assuring care of patient.
• Provides medical aid such as AED, CPR, prevent spinal damage, ventilation, control severe bleeding, prevent shock, bandaging wounds, etc., to stabilize their condition.
• Ensures equipment and ambulance interior is always clean and check and replace used and damaged supplies.
• Prepares a patient care report and takes notes of the medical treatment given to them.
• Restocks supplies in the ambulance.
• Attend continuing education as required by medical control, employers, certifying or licensing agencies.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by specialized courses/training equivalent to completion of one (1) year of college.
• Over six months and up to and including one year of related experience.
• Performs very heavy work that involves exerting more than 120 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis, loading and unloading, moving, lifting, fabricating and installing very large or very heavy equipment.
• South Carolina State EMT Certification.
• National Registry of EMT Certification.
• Basic Life Support Certification.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.

IMPORTANT: Submit a copy of your state and national registry certification card with application. Applications submitted without these items will not be considered.

Supplemental Information

All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation. Beaufort County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term & short-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

To learn more details, please visit the Beaufort County Human Resources website.

01

Which of the following certifications do you currently hold? (Select all that apply)

• CPA (Certified Public Accountant)
• CGFO (Certified Government Finance Officer)
• None

02

Do you have at least six months but no more than one year of related experience?

• Yes
• No

03

If "Yes", please describe your relevant work experience.

Required Question

Employer Beaufort County South Carolina

Address 102 Industrial Village Rd

Building 1

Beaufort, South Carolina, 29902

Phone (843)255-2990

Website https://www.beaufortcountysc.gov/