Paramedic Day or Night Shift

The motto of Charleston County EMS is “We Care”. We are an EMS system that relies on Innovation, Trust, Compassion, Respect and Dedication to provide empathetic and compassionate customer service and excellent medical care to our community of citizens and visitors. If you have the commitment to help others and want to have a career that makes a difference, now is your opportunity to join one of the finest EMS departments in the nation. In our normal schedules, forced overtime is not used; 3% longevity increases after years 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, with merit increases (rate set by County Council) annually thereafter based on performance evaluations

Medical and dental benefits available for employee and family

Retirement

Optional life and disability coverage available

Applications should be filled out completely with copies of all required certifications and documents uploaded/attached to the application. Any questions regarding the application or hiring process can be directed to View phone number on click.appcast.io.

HIRING HOURLY RATE BASED ON CERTIFICATION LEVEL

EMT Basic: $19.52 per hour Advanced EMT: $20.10 per hour Paramedic: $28.70 per hour

Candidates must be able to: drive an emergency vehicle; have excellent communication skills (in person, over the radio/telephone, and written); work varying shift schedules including day shift, night shift, hybrid shifts including weekends and holidays; be able to understand navigation equipment and tools, including maps, and be able to find locations within our response area; perform calmly in emergency situations; please attach to your application)

National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) EMT, Advanced EMT, or Paramedic Certification

Ability to possess and maintain a South Carolina Emergency Medical Technician Basic, Advanced EMT, or Paramedic Certification

ACLS (AHA or ASHI) (for Paramedics Only)

High School Diploma or GED (College degree or transcript may be used)

Preferred Certifications and Licensure for Paramedics:

Knowledge must include but is not limited to, laws and regulations of US DOT, FCC, DEA and SCDHEC in regard to the practice of emergency medical services, vehicle extrication and rescue principles, patient stabilization, medical terminology, and defensive driving techniques.

Physical demands include, with or without reasonable accommodation: manual dexterity permitting ability to operate specialized medical devices and other related equipment and to lift patients on a stretcher with weights up to 175 pounds; ability to provide adequate visual evaluation of physical symptoms and medical conditions, to read indicators of various emergency equipment, and to review a wide variety of written material; personal mobility and physical reflexes permitting ability to manipulate patient’s position in order to provide adequate physical evaluations of medical conditions, and to drive County emergency vehicles.

All employees are responsible for communicating appropriately, ensuring the readiness of vehicles and equipment, maintaining uniforms and stations, attending training, and following safety and medical guidelines.

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