Paramedic
Pay: $26.78 - $28.84 per hour
Job description:
Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Paramedic to join our emergency medical services team. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in critical care, hospital environments, and emergency medicine, providing vital pre-hospital care and transport for patients in urgent situations. This role offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, life-saving environment where professionalism, clinical expertise, and compassionate patient care are paramount.
Responsibilities
· Provide advanced emergency medical care and transportation for patients experiencing acute health issues.
- Perform thorough patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and physiological evaluations.
- Manage airway procedures, administer injections, medications, and IV therapy following established protocols.
- Utilize critical care skills such as airway management, trauma assessment, triage, and critical care transport.
- Operate medical equipment and DME with aseptic technique to ensure patient safety.
- Monitor patient condition continuously during transport and communicate effectively with hospital staff upon arrival.
- Maintain detailed documentation of patient assessments, treatments administered, and transport details.
- Ensure adherence to safety standards and protocols in emergency medicine settings including Level I Trauma Centers and Level II Trauma Centers.
- Drive emergency vehicles safely while complying with traffic laws and company policies during urgent transports.
- Assist in training new team members on medical procedures and protocols as needed.
Qualifications
· Valid EMT certification with current licensure; advanced certifications such as Critical Care Paramedic or Advanced EMT preferred.
- Proven experience in hospital settings, emergency rooms, or urgent care environments; trauma center experience highly desirable.
- Extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and pharmacology relevant to emergency medicine.
- Proficiency in airway management, medication administration, venipuncture, vital signs monitoring, and patient assessment techniques.
- Experience with critical care transport operations including ventilator management and complex patient handling.
- Ability to perform heavy lifting and physical exertion required for patient transfer and equipment handling.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; experience operating emergency vehicles preferred.
- Strong communication skills coupled with the ability to work effectively under pressure in high-stakes situations. Join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals committed to delivering exceptional emergency medical services with compassion and expertise.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
Work Location: In person-Charleston, SC/Florence, SC/Myrtle Beach, SC/Rock Hill, SC