Assistant Training Officer (ATO) Position Available In Charleston, South Carolina

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Assistant Training Officer (ATO)
Salary $30.43 Hourly Location North Charleston, SC Job Type Full-Time Job Number

EM210207

Department EMS Opening Date 05/22/2025 DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
Description This position is open for current Full-Time County Employees Only. Charleston County EMS is seeking an experienced paramedic/educator to join the CCEMS Training Division as an Assistant Training Officer. In conjunction with the Deputy Chief of Training, Assistant Training Officers oversee and assist with education, training, simulation, research, and quality assurance activities. Training staff schedules are based on a Monday – Friday schedule, but flexibility is required for evening and weekend training sessions.

HIRING HOURLY RANGE

Subject to County and Departmental Promotion Procedures

APPLICATION DEADLINE

JUNE 8, 2025 AT 11:59PM Duties and Responsibilities Routine instruction of EMS continuing education course. Organization, oversight, and implementation of training and recertification. Conducting QA/QI chart review and implementing employee development processes. Additional duties include preparing agendas for discussion and researching and compiling information necessary to make decisions regarding training and clinical guidelines. Responding to emergency calls through occasional ambulance staffing and field observation on a quick response vehicle.

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

Current National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Paramedic Certification
Current South Carolina DPH Paramedic Certification
Education
High School Diploma or equivalent, AND at least three (3) years’ experience as a lead paramedic in a 911 system OR Associates of Science degree in a related field AND at least one (1) year experience as a lead paramedic in a 911 system, and experience in advanced EMS instruction
Associate of Science or Bachelor of Science degree in a related field is preferred
Must be certified provider in:
BLS certification
ACLS certification
ITLS or PHTLS certification
PEPP or PALS certification
Instructor status in each discipline and completion of an approved 40-hour instructor methodology is preferred
Must be eligible for and obtain certification as SC DHEC Continuing Education Program (CEP) Instructor within 6 months of hire
ICS course certifications 100, 200, 700 and 800
ICS 300 and 400 are also preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Must have a valid South Carolina driver’s license within 30 days of hire
Must be familiar with EMS operations, EMS procedures, EMS training, Microsoft Office Suite, and Microsoft Outlook
Experience in database management, data analysis, and ESO Suite is preferred
Must be familiar with SC Regulation 61-7 and SC DPH Continuing Education Program Guidelines (https://dph.sc.gov/sites/scdph/files/Library/Regulations/R.61-7.pdf (Download PDF reader)) In addition to the above requirements, the candidate must be detail oriented, able to multi-task, prioritize, coordinate, train, and engender a spirit of cooperation. Possessing excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, as well as organizational and planning skills is highly desired. The person in this position will provide staff support for EMS administration, as well as for a variety of working groups in Charleston County EMS. Employer
Charleston County Government
Address
4045 Bridge View Dr Charleston, South Carolina, 29405
Phone
843-958-4700