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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 RichlandFacility
7001 CorporateDepartment
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