Paramedic - ERS (New Schedule) 24 Hour

Our new schedule, ERS (Extended Responder Schedule) is a 24/48/24/96 schedule. With this schedule you will have a rotation of working one 24-hour shift, then follow that with 48 hours off. You will then work another 24 hours followed by 96 hours off. This will rotate throughout the year allowing you to plan your life around the critical role you play in Greenwood County EMS.

At our core, we are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment, where every member of our team feels valued and respected. This schedule change is just one of the many steps we are taking to ensure the welfare of our staff and the excellence of our services.

TYPE: Full Time

Salary Range: $49,640.85 - $64, 202.25

Starting Salary is $49,640.85 for a first- year medic, for every year of experience in your certification you will add $728.07 for up to 20 years.

Why work for Greenwood County:

Greenwood County is a mid-sized community with a mix of suburban and urban areas. With a population of around 70,000, Greenwood EMS responds to an average of 15,000 medical calls per year. The county staffs five ALS ambulances that deploy from newly renovated stations with private sleeping quarters, common area, kitchen, and bathrooms with showers. Stations also have cable and wifi included. The county also operates two ALS staffed QRV's that respond to critical calls as assistance to the primary units. Greenwood has a very established and efficient fire service comprised of paid and volunteer personnel that assist on high acuity calls. In many cases these responders are first on scene ahead of EMS.

Patient transports average around 10 minutes. The longest transport we have is usually no longer than 30 mins. Greenwood EMS transports patients to one hospital as a rule. The only transport decision the provider needs to make is whether a MEDIVAC is needed or Emergent/Non-Emergent return. Our EMS service does very few Inter-facility Transfers. The area has two full-time private services. Greenwood EMS is a backup for those providers. By transporting to only one hospital, our staff have built a good working relationship with the Emergency Room staff. Our staff build friendships, mutual respect, and trust that makes for a positive environment and great patient care.

We are currently in the process of replacing our fleet of units. Most of the units on the road are less than two years old. These units have backup cameras, rear air suspension with air dump, and an automatic sidestep that lowers when the compartment door is opened. All units we have are equipped with Strycker autoloaders. We currently use LifePak 15 cardiac monitors. For advanced airways the provider has a choice of direct laryngoscope or King Vision.

We value our staff and want to give them every opportunity to succeed and advance in their career. We offer a flexible schedule with paid time off to attend classes for Advanced EMT or Paramedic (restrictions apply). We have in-service training monthly for staff.

Greenwood County is a great community to live in. Homes are readily available for both rent and purchase. Cost of living is lower than average for most parts of South Carolina. The area has a large choice of schools ranging from public, private, and charter. Amenities in the area ensure you don't have to drive long distances for any of your basic needs. The area has lots of restaurants and retail businesses. Outdoor activities are plentiful with Lake Greenwood, the State Park, and National Forest close by. Weather is usually predictable with hot muggy summers and winters that vary between mild to cold snaps. The area does not have issues with regular snow, flooding, or hurricanes.

BENEFITS:

• State BCBS Health Insurance (rates apply)
• Dental
• Optional Life Insurance (rates apply)
• Dependent Child Insurance (rates apply)
• Spouse Life Insurance (rates apply)
• Dental Plus (rates apply)
• Vision (rates apply)
• State Retirement System participation
• Numerous Ancillary Insurances offered at group rates

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Require High School diploma or GED with prior EMT experience or Associates Degree in EMS

Special Certifications and Licenses:

South Carolina Paramedic Certification.

Valid South Carolina Driver’s License

Certifications in ACLS and CPR.

General Description

The purpose of this class within the organization is to respond to emergency calls; assesses the condition of patients; makes decisions regarding proper courses of action. Performs South Carolina approved Paramedic skills as allowed by local medical control. Provides basic, intermediate and advanced life support treatment to patients; transports to appropriate medical facility.

Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Essential Functions:

Responds to emergency calls, providing basic, intermediate, and paramedic life support treatment and first aid to patients, as well as transportation to appropriate medical facility. Obtains patient medical history if possible; assesses physical condition of patients and assists in making decisions regarding proper courses of action. Performs such duties as CPR; cardiac monitoring, medication calculation, and administration, splint application; wound treatment; control of bleeding; monitoring and relaying of vital signs; oxygen administration; sterile suctioning; intubation; intravenous therapy; blood glucose monitoring; and esophageal obturator, pharyngeal tracheal lumen, and combi-tube airways.

Extricates victims from wreckage as necessary.

Responsible for chain of control for controlled substances.