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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)