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

Company: Prisma Health
Location: Greenville
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

Paramedic, Ambulance Services -Columbia, SC (Full-time, Variable) at Prisma Health summary:
As a Paramedic in Columbia, SC, you will assess and transport patients while administering essential medical treatments according to established protocols. This role also requires maintaining vehicle readiness and compliance with state and department policies. A focus on providing compassionate care and ensuring operational efficiency is key to making a difference in the community health.
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.Job SummaryAssesses, 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 ResponsibilitiesThis 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) - PreferredKnowledge, 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 ShiftLocation5 Medical Park Rd RichlandFacility7001 CorporateDepartment70019061 Talent AcquisitionShare your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.
          
          Keywords:
          Paramedic, Emergency Medical Services, Patient Transport, Basic Life Support, Advanced Life Support, Emergency Response, Healthcare, Medical Treatment, Healthcare Transformation, Compassionate Care
          

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