Paramedic

Lead Paramedic

As the lead medical professional on an ambulance or transport unit, you will provide critical, high-level advanced life support and pre-hospital care to the ill and injured within Laurens County. You will lead a team of EMTs during a 24-hour tour of duty, making life-saving decisions and performing advanced medical interventions when our community needs it most. Your role is essential in bridging the gap between the scene of an emergency and the hospital, ensuring every patient receives expert care and safe transport.

Top Responsibilities:

Clinical Leadership & Advanced Care: Serve as the lead medical staff on emergency calls, providing advanced life support, administering drugs, and performing invasive procedures within your licensed parameters.

Emergency Readiness: Maintain constant readiness during 24-hour shifts by inspecting, resupplying, and maintaining all necessary medical materials and emergency vehicles.

Scene Management & Assessment: Respond to emergency locations to analyze situations, determine the most effective treatment methods, and coordinate with receiving hospitals or physicians.

Mentorship & Supervision: Provide leadership, guidance, and training to lower-level EMTs, new employees, and students to ensure high standards of care.

Administrative Oversight: Maintain precise legal documentation in patient care reporting systems and process various records such as daily shift and incident reports.

What We Offer:

Our benefits package is designed to provide you and your family with peace of mind and long-term stability.

• Health & Wellness: SC PEBA State Health Plans, Dental Coverage (Basic & Plus Options), Vision Coverage (Full Vision options)
• Retirement & Security: Pension options with SCRS or PORS Enrollment, Life Insurance (Employer-paid basic), Disability options (short and long term)
• Time to Recharge: 13 paid Holidays, Annual Leave (vacation), Sick Leave (accrued monthly)
• Additional Perks: Tax Savings (HSA & FSA accounts for medical/dependent care), Supplemental Plan Options (Cancer, Accident, and Critical Illness)

More information about benefits options can be found at PEBA.

Laurens County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employees of the County of Laurens and applicants for employment shall be afforded equal opportunity in all aspects of employment without regard to race, color, religion, political affiliation, national origin, disability, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, or age. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be available to employees or applicants of this position under the ADA/ADAA if given prior notice by the employee or applicant.

The information contained within this document indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed by an employee within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, or work required of employees assigned to this position.

What You Bring:

• Experience: At least two years of experience in emergency medical services.
• Education: An associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school in emergency medical services.
• Skill Highlight: Proven leadership ability to manage emergency scenes calmly, operate specialized equipment like ventilators and CPAP devices, and communicate effectively with medical providers and the public.
• Licenses/Certifications: Must possess a valid SC driver's license and the following certifications: SC EMT-Paramedic, BLS, PHTLS or BTLS, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and CEVO.