Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Job Summary
Assesses, transports and administers basic 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 purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Assesses patients conditions to determine appropriate emergency care.
Provides CPR, airway management, oxygen therapy, bleeding control, and other basic life support interventions.
Administers first aid, manage medical emergencies, and provide support during traumatic injuries or illness.
Safely transport patients to healthcare facilities using emergency vehicles while adhering to traffic laws and organizational policies.
Completes patient care reports, maintaining compliance with legal, regulatory, and organizational standards.
Communicates e with patients, families, healthcare providers, and emergency response teams.
Ensures all medical equipment, supplies, and vehicles are properly maintained, stocked, and operational.
Follows all safety protocols, infection control procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Participates in ongoing training, skill development, and certification maintenance to ensure clinical competency.
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 preferred.
Experience - Pre-Hospital Care Experience preferred
In Lieu Of
N/A
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
Valid drivers license and an acceptable motor vehicle record as defined by the Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Chart.
SC Emergency Medical Technician (SCEMT)
National Registry of Emergency Technicians (NREMT)
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to demonstrate skill proficiency on an annual basis.
Ability to maintain Professional Certifications by Attending In-service Training Programs.
Ability to attend staff meetings
Ability to comply with Employee Health requirements
Ability to complete mandatory Employee Training Programs
Communication skills
Critical thinking skills
Ability to work effectively in high-stress, fast-paced environments.
Work Shift
Variable (United States of America)
Location
Richland
Facility
1024 Prisma Health EMS
Department
10247259 Ambulance Services-Midlands
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