Paramedic

Paramedic Position

Lancaster County Government is offering a full-time paramedic position with a salary of $21.00 hourly at EMS Headquarters, SC.

Description

Must be certified as a Paramedic to apply.

Examples of Duties

Lancaster County EMS is now recruiting new staff to expand its services. Lancaster County EMS will be implementing a new part-time and full-time salary increase effective July 1, 2025 and adding an additional 24 hour transport units. We are looking for dedicated high level staff to operate in the fastest growing county in South Carolina that desire to provide top quality pre hospital health care and are supported by a family atmosphere. Please contact us via our web site, human resources online application or stop in for an application. Come join our family and serve your community.

FULL AND PART TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Typical Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of an accredited Paramedic program
• South Carolina/National Registry Paramedic
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – or equivalent
• Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
• Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) - preferred
• NIMS 100, 200, 700, & 800
• EVOC/CEVO
• HAZMAT Awareness
• Valid Driver's License Record

Responsibilities & Scope of Work:

• Works as a team to successfully operate a single ambulance operation in the provision of Basic and Advanced Life Support services.
• Response, treatment, and transportation of patients in accordance with organizational policy, industry standards, and the provider's scope of practice.
• Compassionate care delivered with clinical excellence, and with customer service in mind.
• Project a professional image through positive community interactions, adherence to uniform standards, and customer service.
• Timely completion of patient care reports by end of shift.
• Completion of daily unit check sheets and assurance that equipment is on board and in working order and required quantities. Perform end of month check off sheets as well.
• Cleaning stations and units in accordance with policy.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift, push, pull, and lift using safe techniques.

Sit, stand, walk, etc. for long periods of time within 24-hour shift.

Ability to work in extreme temperatures as well as environmental conditions.

Ability to successfully mitigate stressful situations with co-workers, other healthcare providers, patients, and the public.

Must successfully pass drug screen, criminal background and motor vehicle record check

Equal Opportunity Employer

Benefits

• State of South Carolina Blue Cross Blue Shield Health & Dental Insurance
• Eyemed Vision Insurance
• SC State Retirement /Or PORS Retirement System for eligible Public Safety positions
• Long Term Disability
• Family Medical Leave
• Paid Annual Leave and Sick Time (accrued bi-weekly)
• Bi-weekly Pay Schedule
• On-site Health Clinic
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Discount YMCA Membership
• Lunch & Learn Programs
• Optional 401k and Deferred Comp Plans
• Optional Short Term Disability (Colonial Life)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

Lancaster County Government

101 North Main St Lancaster, South Carolina, 29720

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