Paramedic (Part-time), City of Greer
Administers first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured persons in prehospital settings. Assesses the nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures. Administers drugs, orally or by injection, or perform intravenous procedures. Observes, records, and reports to physician the patient's condition or injury, the treatment provided, and reactions to drugs or treatment. Operates equipment, such as electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators, or bag valve mask resuscitators, in advanced life support environments.
Performs emergency cardiac care, such as cardioversion and manual defibrillation. Performs emergency invasive intervention before delivering patient to an acute care facility. Performs emergency pharmacological interventions. Attends training classes to maintain certification licensure, keep abreast of new developments in the field, or maintain existing knowledge. Comforts and reassures patients. Communicates with dispatchers or treatment center personnel to provide information about situation, to arrange reception of victims, or to receive instructions for further treatment.
Coordinates work with other emergency medical team members or police or fire department personnel. Decontaminates ambulance interior following treatment of patient with infectious disease, and reports case to proper authorities. Drives mobile intensive care unit to specified location, following instructions from emergency medical dispatcher. Immobilizes patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport, using backboard or other spinal immobilization device. Maintains vehicles and medical and communication equipment and replenishes first aid equipment and supplies.
Requirements EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE - REQUIRED High School diploma or GED. Must possess National Registry EMT – Paramedic. Current BLS Certification. Current ACLS Certification. Current PALS Certification. Mental & Physical Demands – ADA Guidelines Instructions: Indicate the level of mental and physical demand required for the position by marking C, F, O, or N/A next to each item. Definitions: C – Constantly (More than 66% of the time; 5.5+ hours/day) F – Frequently (33%–66% of the time; 2.5–5.5 hours/day) O – Occasionally (Up to 33% of the time; 0–2.5 hours/day)
N/A – Not Applicable Physical Demands: Stand: F Walk: O Sit: F Handling / Fingering: O Reach Outward: O Reach Above Shoulder: O Climb: O Crawl: O Squat or Kneel: O Bend: O Lifting Requirements: 10 pounds or less: F 11 to 20 pounds: F 21 to 50 pounds: O 51 to 100 pounds: N/A More than 100 pounds: N/A Pushing and Pulling Requirements: 12 pounds or less: F 13 to 25 pounds: F 26 to 40 pounds: O 41 to 100 pounds: N/A More than 100 pounds: N/A
In addition to a competitive base pay, we currently offer comprehensive benefits package that includes health, prescription, vision, dental insurance (at no cost for employee coverage based on full participation in Wellness Program), life insurance, long-term disability, vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, FSA, EAP, Education Incentive Pay, and a defined benefit retirement plan (South Carolina Retirement System).