Paramedic, Ambulance Services-Midlands (PRN, Variable) Prisma Health
5 Columbia, SC Job Details PRN 18 hours ago Qualifications NRP Certification BLS Certification ACLS Certification Driver's License Basic life support Paramedic License NREMT Paramedic EMT-P Certification Full Job Description Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary Provides high quality pre-hospital and inter-facility advanced life support including assessment triage, and treatment utilizing established Clinical Operating Guidelines approved by the GHS Mobile Care Medical Control, with scope of practice; assesses the nature and extent of the illness and injury to establish and prioritize care needed for safe transport of the critical care patient to an appropriate facility. Is qualified to provide care for patients across the life-span in assigned clinical area. Assures that safety remains the highest priority throughout the transport continuum. Supports MCAS daily operations. When assigned, the Critical Care Paramedic will provide operational oversight of an assigned shift in absence of the assigned supervisor. Essential Functions All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Provides basic and advanced life support (ALS) interventions as needed. Assesses patient conditions, establish priorities, and implement appropriate treatment plans. Administers medications, perform procedures, and use medical equipment according to protocols. Safely transports patients to healthcare facilities while monitoring and documenting their condition. Communicates effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals. Maintains accurate patient care reports and complies with all regulatory and organizational requirements. Participates in continuous professional development, training, and quality improvement initiatives. Ensures the maintenance, cleanliness, and readiness of emergency medical equipment and vehicles. Operates all vehicles in a safe, courteous and efficient manner Performs Point of Care (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. Experience
- No experience required.
One (1) year pre-hospital care experience preferred In Lieu Of A Provisional Paramedic certification from another Emergency Medical Service COMPACT State (EMS COMPACT) meets education and Paramedic certification requirements. Obtaining conventional State required certification and National Registry (NREMT) certification must occur within twelve months of hire. Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses State or Provisional approved Paramedic certification A valid driver's license; an acceptable motor vehicle record, as defined by the Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Chart. BLS (Basic Life Support) ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
- Required within 90 days of hire NPR (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 Decision-making skills Ability to collaborate with EMS teams and healthcare providers, and safe patient transport.
Clinical skills Ability to perform under pressure in dynamic environments. Work Shift Variable (United States of America) Location 5 Medical Park Rd Richland Facility 1024 Prisma Health EMS Department 10247259 Ambulance Services-Midlands Share your talent with us!
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