Lancaster County, SC
Paramedic
Lancaster County, SC, Lancaster, South Carolina, United States, 29720
Salary:
$20.40 Hourly
Location :
Lancaster, SC
Job Type:
FULL TIME
Department:
EMS
Opening Date:
10/19/2023
Description
Must be certified as a Paramedic to apply Examples of Duties
Lancaster County is a county-based ALS emergency medical service. Our shifts run on a 24/48 schedule. We have 8 stations and run 9 ALS units, 3 QRV's. Our annual call volume runs close to 20,000 calls. We offer State benefits including state retirement.
The Paramedic works within a family-oriented environment to deliver emergency care to the citizens and visitors of Lancaster County. As a Paramedic, you will work alongside other healthcare providers in the provision of Advanced Life Support (ALS) and customer service-focused care.
Typical Qualifications
Qualifications Successful completion of an accredited Paramedic program South Carolina/National Registry Paramedic Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - or equivalent Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) - preferred NIMS 100, 200, 700, & 800 EVOC/CEVO HAZMAT Awareness Valid Driver's License Record
Responsibilities & Scope of Work: Works as a team to successfully operate a single ambulance operation in the provision of Basic and Advanced Life Support services. Response, treatment, and transportation of patients in accordance with organizational policy, industry standards, and the provider's scope of practice. Compassionate care delivered with clinical excellence, and with customer service in mind. Project a professional image through positive community interactions, adherence to uniform standards, and customer service. Timely completion of patient care reports by end of shift. Completion of daily unit check sheets and assurance that equipment is on board and in working order and required quantities. Perform end of month check off sheets as well.
Cleaning stations and units in accordance with policy.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift, push, pull, and lift using safe techniques.
Sit, stand, walk, etc. for long periods of time within 24-hour shift.
Ability to work in extreme temperatures as well as environmental conditions.
Ability to successfully mitigate stressful situations with co-workers, other healthcare providers, patients, and the public. Must successfully pass drug screen, criminal background and motor vehicle record check
Equal Opportunity Employer
State of South Carolina Blue Cross Blue Shield Health & Dental Insurance
Eyemed Vision Insurance
SC State Retirement
Long Term Disability
Family Medical Leave
Paid Annual Leave and Sick Time (accrued bi-weekly)
Bi-weekly Pay Schedule
On-site Health Clinic
Employee Wellness Programs
Discount YMCA Membership
Lunch & Learn Programs
Optional 401k and Deferred Comp Plans
Optional Short Term Disability (Colonial Life)
$20.40 Hourly
Location :
Lancaster, SC
Job Type:
FULL TIME
Department:
EMS
Opening Date:
10/19/2023
Description
Must be certified as a Paramedic to apply Examples of Duties
Lancaster County is a county-based ALS emergency medical service. Our shifts run on a 24/48 schedule. We have 8 stations and run 9 ALS units, 3 QRV's. Our annual call volume runs close to 20,000 calls. We offer State benefits including state retirement.
The Paramedic works within a family-oriented environment to deliver emergency care to the citizens and visitors of Lancaster County. As a Paramedic, you will work alongside other healthcare providers in the provision of Advanced Life Support (ALS) and customer service-focused care.
Typical Qualifications
Qualifications Successful completion of an accredited Paramedic program South Carolina/National Registry Paramedic Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - or equivalent Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) - preferred NIMS 100, 200, 700, & 800 EVOC/CEVO HAZMAT Awareness Valid Driver's License Record
Responsibilities & Scope of Work: Works as a team to successfully operate a single ambulance operation in the provision of Basic and Advanced Life Support services. Response, treatment, and transportation of patients in accordance with organizational policy, industry standards, and the provider's scope of practice. Compassionate care delivered with clinical excellence, and with customer service in mind. Project a professional image through positive community interactions, adherence to uniform standards, and customer service. Timely completion of patient care reports by end of shift. Completion of daily unit check sheets and assurance that equipment is on board and in working order and required quantities. Perform end of month check off sheets as well.
Cleaning stations and units in accordance with policy.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift, push, pull, and lift using safe techniques.
Sit, stand, walk, etc. for long periods of time within 24-hour shift.
Ability to work in extreme temperatures as well as environmental conditions.
Ability to successfully mitigate stressful situations with co-workers, other healthcare providers, patients, and the public. Must successfully pass drug screen, criminal background and motor vehicle record check
Equal Opportunity Employer
State of South Carolina Blue Cross Blue Shield Health & Dental Insurance
Eyemed Vision Insurance
SC State Retirement
Long Term Disability
Family Medical Leave
Paid Annual Leave and Sick Time (accrued bi-weekly)
Bi-weekly Pay Schedule
On-site Health Clinic
Employee Wellness Programs
Discount YMCA Membership
Lunch & Learn Programs
Optional 401k and Deferred Comp Plans
Optional Short Term Disability (Colonial Life)