Paramedic, Oconee-Ambulance Services (Full-time, Nights)

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.

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

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

Night (United States of America)

Location

Oconee Medical Campus

Facility

1024 Prisma Health EMS

Department

10247256 Ambulance Services

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