Paramedic Critical Care - Richland Hospital, Ambulance Services (FT, Variable)

Essential Functions

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health.Serve with compassion.Be the difference.

• Provides high-level pre-hospital and interfacility care to critically ill or injured patients, including advanced airway management, ventilator support, hemodynamic monitoring, and medication infusions.

• Safely operate and manage specialized equipment such as ventilators, infusion pumps, and advanced cardiac monitors.

• Collaborates with physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver coordinated patient care.

• Performs rapid patient assessments and implement critical interventions in dynamic environments.

• Maintains readiness for response by ensuring proper equipment function, cleanliness, supply availability, and vehicle/aircraft preparation.

• Document patient care, interventions, and transport details in compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.

• Adheres to safety protocols and regulatory requirements, including FAA, DOT, OSHA, and state EMS guidelines where applicable.

• Participates in training, continuing education, and quality assurance activities to maintain competency and promote best practices.

• Provides mentorship and clinical guidance to paramedic team members and students when appropriate

• Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, Emergency Medical Systems (EMS) representatives, hospitals and the public.

• May be assigned as a Field Training Officer (FTO) for new employee orientation or those in need of additional training or oversight.

• Performs Point of Care (POC) testing with approval of Administration.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• Education - High School diploma or equivalent OR post-high school diploma/highest degree earned.

• Experience - Two (2) years as aparamedic

In Lieu Of

N/A

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• South Carolina Department of Public Health (SCDPH) Paramedic (within twelve (12) months of hire if new resident), National Registry Paramedic Certified

• Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

• A valid driver's license; an acceptable motor vehicle record, as defined by the Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Chart.

• Must hold one of the followingcritical care certifications from International Board of Specialty Certifications (IBSC): CFRN (Certified Flight Registered Nurse); OR FP-C (Flight Critical Care Paramedic): OR CCP-C (Critical Care Paramedic Certification);OR CCEMTP (Critical Care Emergency Medical Transport Program)

• PHTLS (Prehospital Trauma Life Support) - Preferred

• ITLS (International Trauma Life Support) - Preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficient computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, database, data entry)

• Knowledgeable in use and routine maintenance of all equipment and supplies.

• Ability to maintain competency in knowledge and skills by participating in ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences.

• Ability to provide care for patients across the lifespan in assigned clinical area.

• Ability to attend a minimum of eight (8) critical care educational programs per year pertinent to practice.