Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Work Shift:

Evenings/Nights (United States of America)

Location:

LifeLink Transition Clinic located at 5133 Rivers Ave. North Charleston, SC 29406.

Schedule:

6:00pm to 6:00am (3rd shift) - 32hrs a week.

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: https://apps.emspic.org/CIS/Go. 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.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES % OF TIME

1. Assess, stabilize, and transport critically sick and injured patients from outlying facilities to tertiary facilities. Direct other Lifelink team members in appropriate clinical functions.

30%

2. Attend continuing education opportunities. Confirm and maintain knowledge and skills with all clinical equipment, standing orders, medications, and advanced procedures. Attend monthly in-service program.

10%

3. Demonstrates efficient and effective operation of all department relevant clinical equipment. Safe operation and daily care of Lifelink vehicles.

10%

4. Administer appropriate and efficient patient care following standing medical orders and direct medical control orders. Provide correct and accurate documentation of same.

20%

5. Familiar with Roper St Francis Healthcare and Lifelink policies and procedures.

10%

6. Serves as a resource person for department. Assists team members in various educational activities as assigned.

10%

7. Assists other crew members in completing ambulance and equipment check-offs at the beginning of each shift. Replace all items found missing and all items used during the shift or reports to the appropriate persons those items which are not readily available.

10%

Performs other job duties and responsibilities as required.

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

Ambulance Services - RSF Ancillary Services

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 recruitment@RSFH.com.