Paramedic - Ambulance Services - Roper St. Francis Primary Care Rivers

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Schedule: Two 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM shifts per week. Weekend days required.

Call Requirements: None.

Location: 5133 River Ave. North Charleston, SC

Job Summary:

Working under the direction of a Senior Paramedic, Critical Care Paramedic or alone, the Paramedic assumes the responsibility for assessing, stabilizing and transporting critically sick and injured patients. This role Is responsible for assessing the status of patients and planning and providing care based on their assessment. The Paramedic must be able to make quick and safe decisions pertaining to patient care in highly stressful conditions. All care entered should be based upon sound clinical judgment, standing orders and interactions with physicians.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Three years (EMT-B, EMT-I, or EMT-P) required; EMS experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification: Certification as EMT-P or Paramedic in South Carolina or National Registry required. Must have current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider and ACLS.

Primary Source Verification: Select Public Access CIS under the login screen

Knowledge/Skills:

Other: PHTLS/ITLS and PALS or PEPP preferred. Instructor certification in BLS, ACLS and/or PALS a plus. This position requires operation of a vehicle for Roper St. Francis Healthcare business. Due to this job requirement, the selected candidate/employee must possess a valid, current South Carolina driver's license. In addition, the selected candidate/employee must be insurable under the Roper St. Francis Healthcare vehicle insurance plan, which will be verified by reviewing licensure and driving record.

Contacts: Daily contact with patients, family members, physicians, nurses and support staff.

Work Demands/Environment: This demanding position requires the individual to be in good overall physical condition. Frequent standing. Frequent walking, crouching, bending, kneeling. Frequent lifting/moving patients. Frequent lifting, moving or carrying 100 lbs or greater. Frequent pushing or pulling over 100 lbs. Frequent use of finger/hand dexterity. Constant reaching with hands/arms. Frequent talking or hearing. Corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue. Possible exposure to infectious materials, communicable diseases and/or other conditions common to a healthcare environment. Frequent exposure to risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Moderate noise level in work area. Requires work under stressful conditions, deadlines, or irregular hours. May be required to take call and/or work weekends/holidays based on the needs of the department.

As a Roper St. Francis Healthcare teammate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-beingpersonally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a).Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at View email address on click.appcast.io

Who We Are

At?Roper St. Francis Healthcare, a career is?a commitment to caring for our community and for one another. Trusted by Lowcountry families for generations, we continue to grow, expand access to care and invest in the people who make it possible. With opportunities across clinical and non-clinical roles, competitive benefits and a culture rooted in our mission of healing all people with compassion, faith and excellence, we support our teammates from recruitment through?long-term career growth.

Learn more about us at careers.rsfh.com.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status

Discover how Roper St. Francis is the place for you.