Paramedic, Ambulance Services-Midlands (FT, Variable)

Prisma Health
United States, South Carolina, Columbia
Sep 04, 2025
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. Verifies operational readiness of vehicles and equipment Maintains cleanliness of MCAS vehicles Responds to calls received from the Dispatch Center Operates MCAS vehicles in a safe, courteous and efficient manner Assesses, monitors, transports and provides necessary medical treatment Prepares written documentation Attends staff meetings Performs 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 - Completion of Approved Paramedic Training Program Experience - One (1) year pre-hospital care experience preferred In Lieu Of The required active South Carolina AND National Registry EMS certification meets the educational requirements for this role. A Provisional SC Paramedic certification meets education and Paramedic certification requirements but are required to obtain conventional South Carolina certification and NREMT certification before the provisional certification expires. Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses PARAMEDIC National Registry Certified in state which work is performed. A valid driver's license; an acceptable motor vehicle record, as defined by the Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Chart. BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - Required within 90 days of hire NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - Required within 90 days of hire PHTLS (Prehospital Trauma Life Support) - Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Working knowledge of patient equipment (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 maintain Professional Certifications by attending in-service training programs 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! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.