Paramedic & EMT Openings Available
Charleston County EMS
Charleston, SC
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. Charleston County EMS offers a variety of work schedules that are both static and dynamic. In our normal schedules, forced overtime is not used; although in times of disasters or high public demand, schedules and obligations may change.
Charleston County offers a full complement of benefits including:
3% longevity increases after years 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, with merit increases annually thereafter (Council approved) based on performance evaluations
Medical and dental benefits for employee and family
Retirement
Deferred compensation (including 401k and 457 plans)
Optional life and disability coverage
The application should be filled out completely and all required certifications and documents should be uploaded/attached to the application. Any questions regarding the application or hiring process can be directed to (843) 202-6700. Questions regrading our department can be directed to emsjobs@charlestoncounty.org or (843) 202-6708.
PARAMEDIC HOURLY RANGE: $28.70
AEMT HIRING HOURLY RATE: $20.10
EMT HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $19.52 – $20.10
OPEN UNTIL FILLED – APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY
Duties and Responsibilities
Candidates must be able to: drive an emergency vehicle; have excellent communications skills (in person, over the radio/telephone, and written); work varying shift schedules including day shift, night shift, hybrid shifts including weekends and holidays; perform a wide variety of duties with accuracy and speed under pressure; provide patient care to the respective certification level; follow safety protocols and perform in a safe manner; able to understand navigation equipment and tools, including maps, and be able find locations within our response area; perform calmly in emergency situations; and other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Required certifications and licensure: (please attach to your application)
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Paramedic Certification
Ability to possess and maintain a South Carolina Paramedic, AEMT, or EMT Certification
BLS (AHA or ASHI)
High School Diploma or GED (College degree or transcript may be used)
ICS course certifications 100, 200, 700 and 800 (Required within 3 months of hire)
Paramedic Candidates also need:
ACLS (AHA or ASHI)
ITLS or PHTLS or TECC (preferred)
PEPP or PALS or EPC (preferred)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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.
EMT, AEMT, and Paramedics are responsible for providing life support care up to their certification level. 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.
Ambulance Operator – Paramedic
San Bernardino County
San Bernardino, CA
The San Bernardino County Fire Protection District is accepting applications for Ambulance Operator (AO)-Paramedics, who provide basic and advanced medical care to the ill and injured, providing patient transport services, and may operate an ambulance responding to emergency medical aid calls. We have multiple vacancies throughout the County.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
County Fire Paramedics receive full benefits and a competitive annual salary range of
$63,132.16 – $74,979.84 including built-in overtime pay.
Salary reflected includes 3% Annual Across the Board Salary Increases in February 2024**
Bi-annual step increases of 2.5% up to top step
The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential of $1.75 per hour above the base salary rate with modified benefits.
The MBO annual salary range for AO Paramedics is $68,956 – $80,804 including built-in overtime pay.
For more details, please review the announcement at www.sbcounty.gov/jobs. Application can be made on-line – apply by 1/31/24 to participate in a one day onboarding event. (909) 387-8304 – EEO/ADA
Requirements
Applicants must posses all of the following:
Valid California Paramedic License OR Nationally Registered Paramedic (NRP) Certification. A copy must be attached to your application.
Valid cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) card.
Valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) card.
Community Paramedic
South Shore Health
Weymouth, MA
At South Shore Health, we come together to improve the health of our family, friends and neighbors by bringing people, caregivers and excellence in medicine together. We are looking for a full-time Community Paramedic to work with the Mobile Integrated Health team within the South Shore Hospital Emergency Medical Service (EMS) department.
Multiple shifts available.
Responsibilities:
Respond to paramedic services requests from area departments, acknowledging the town dispatcher by radio within two minutes
Examine, screen and treat patients, coordinating any health services and follow-up care, including monitoring medication, dressing changes and checking vital signs
Observe, record and report patient conditions and reactions to drugs and treatments to the physician and care team
Complete documentation and records according to department policy, ensuring all data is entered into the database accurately
Ensure vehicle and equipment are ready for response at all times
South Shore Hospital is Southeastern Massachusetts’s leading provider of emergency, acute and outpatient care. We are consistently recognized for quality of care, including being recognized as a Top General Hospital by the Leapfrog Group. Our hospital has also received Magnet Recognition Program designation, a distinction only 8% of U.S. hospitals achieve. Join us in providing world-class care to the communities of the South Shore.
Living On the South Shore
Located South of Boston, but within easy driving or boating distance of greater New England, the South Shore is a wonderful place to live. No matter your interest: history, the beach, music, art, shopping, fine cuisine, foliage, sports – we have it all. And with some of the best schools in the country, from kindergarten to college, this is a great place to raise a family.
Equal opportunity employer.
