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

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. 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 Richland Facility 7001 Corporate Department 70019061 Talent Acquisition Share 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. Prisma Health is the largest not-for-profit health organization in South Carolina, serving more than 1.2 million patients annually. Our 32,000 team members are dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of you and your family. Our promise is to: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.