Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) – LifeLink Transition Clinic

Thank you for considering a career at Roper St. Francis Healthcare!

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Work Shift:

Days/Evenings (United States of America)

Location:

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

Schedule:

Full-time position: 10:00am to 10:00pm to include weekends.

Hours:

36hrs. per week

Work Summary

Working under the direction of a paramedic, senior paramedic, critical care paramedic or alone assumes the responsibility for assessing, stabilizing and transporting sick and injured patients. The EMT will administer appropriate patient care within current SCDHEC EMS regulations.

Minimum Qualifications :

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: At least 6 months experience as an EMT preferred.

Licensure/Certification: Certification as EMT-B, EMT-I or Advanced EMT in South Carolina or National Registry required.

Primary Source Verification (if applicable): https://apps.emspic.org/CIS/Go . Select Public Access CIS under the login screen.

Knowledge/Skills: Must have current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider.

Ability to communicate in a clear and understandable manner.

Other : Instructor in BLS and/or BTLS preferred. This position requires an individual who projects themselves in a professional manner.

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 drivers 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 : The Lifelink crew member is in 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, stooping. 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.

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 .