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Paramedic, Ambulance Services, FT,… at Prisma Health · Columbia
Job Description
Paramedic, Ambulance Services, FT, Variable
Location: Columbia, SC
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Job Summary
Provides advanced pre-hospital care, including patient assessment, stabilization, and emergency treatment.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.
- Provides basic and advanced life support (ALS) interventions as needed.
- Assesses patient conditions, establish priorities, and implement appropriate treatment plans.
- Administers medications, perform procedures, and use medical equipment according to protocols.
- Safely transports patients to healthcare facilities while monitoring and documenting their condition.
- Communicates effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Maintains accurate patient care reports and complies with all regulatory and organizational requirements.
- Participates in continuous professional development, training, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Ensures the maintenance, cleanliness, and readiness of emergency medical equipment and vehicles.
- Operates all vehicles in a safe, courteous and efficient manner
- Performs Point of Care (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.
- Experience - No experience required. One (1) year pre-hospital care experience preferred
In Lieu Of
A Provisional Paramedic certification from another Emergency Medical Service COMPACT State (EMS COMPACT) meets education and Paramedic certification requirements. Obtaining conventional State required certification and National Registry (NREMT) certification must occur within twelve months of hire.
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
- State or Provisional approved Paramedic certification
- A valid driver’s license; an acceptable motor vehicle record, as defined by the Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Chart.
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - Required within 90 days of hire
- NPR (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
- Decision-making skills
- Ability to collaborate with EMS teams and healthcare providers, and safe patient transport.
- Clinical skills
- Ability to perform under pressure in dynamic environments.
Work Shift
Variable (United States of America)Location
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