Emergency Medical Tech (EMT), Ambulance Services (PRN, Variable)

Assesses, transports and administers basic life support treatment to ill and injured persons in accordance with department, system and DHEC policies, procedures and standards.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients’ conditions to determine appropriate emergency care.
• Provides CPR, airway management, oxygen therapy, bleeding control, and other basic life support interventions.
• Administers first aid, manages medical emergencies, and provides support during traumatic injuries or illness.
• Safely transports patients to healthcare facilities using emergency vehicles while adhering to traffic laws and organizational policies.
• Completes patient care reports, maintaining compliance with legal, regulatory, and organizational standards.
• Communicates with patients, families, healthcare providers, and emergency response teams.
• Ensures all medical equipment, supplies, and vehicles are properly maintained, stocked, and operational.
• Follows all safety protocols, infection control procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Participates in ongoing training, skill development, and certification maintenance to ensure clinical competency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent (post-high school diploma/highest degree earned preferred).
• Pre-Hospital Care Experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and an acceptable motor vehicle record as defined by the Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Chart.
• SC Emergency Medical Technician (SCEMT).
• National Registry of Emergency Technicians (NREMT).
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS).

Skills

• Ability to demonstrate skill proficiency on an annual basis.
• Ability to maintain Professional Certifications by attending in-service training programs.
• Ability to attend staff meetings.
• Ability to comply with Employee Health requirements.
• Ability to complete mandatory Employee Training Programs.
• Strong communication skills.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work effectively in high-stress, fast-paced environments.

Schedule

Variable