Critical Care Paramedic

Job Description Summary

Under the supervision of the Meducare Operations Coordinator and direction of the Meducare Program Director, the Critical Care Paramedic (CCEMT-P) is responsible for the transport, primary assessment, stabilization, and preparation of critically ill and injured patients for ambulance transport. This position performs inter-facility and emergency transports and ensures all duties are conducted within DHEC certification guidelines and MUSC protocols.

The CCEMT-P also ensures the ambulance is properly stocked and operational at the beginning of each shift, meeting all DHEC regulations and Meducare standards.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC000516 CHS - Meducare Flight Activities Fund (SJCH)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-24

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Description

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide assessment and stabilization of critically ill or injured patients during inter-facility or emergency transport.

• Perform within DHEC certification guidelines and institutional protocols.

• Ensure ambulances are stocked and in operational condition at the start of each shift.

• Maintain readiness and compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

• Collaborate with the transport team and clinical staff to ensure continuity of care.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

• Experience: Minimum five (5) years of experience as an Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic (EMT-P) in an EMS environment with direct patient care responsibilities.

Required Licensure and Certifications:

• EMT-P (Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic)

• CCEMT-P (Critical Care Emergency Medical Transport – Paramedic)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – either from American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider

Physical Requirements

• Mobility & Posture
  • Standing: Continuous
  • Sitting: Continuous
  • Walking: Continuous
  • Climbing stairs: Infrequent
  • Working indoors: Continuous
  • Working outdoors (temperature extremes): Infrequent
  • Working from elevated areas: Frequent
  • Working in confined/cramped spaces: Frequent
  • Kneeling: Infrequent
  • Bending at the waist: Continuous
  • Twisting at the waist: Frequent
  • Squatting: Frequent
• Manual Dexterity & Strength
  • Pinching operations: Frequent
  • Gross motor use (fingers/hands): Continuous
  • Firm grasping (fingers/hands): Continuous
  • Fine manipulation (fingers/hands): Continuous
  • Reaching overhead: Frequent
  • Reaching in all directions: Continuous
  • Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders): Continuous
  • Full use of both legs: Continuous
  • Balance & coordination (lower extremities): Frequent
• Lifting & Force Requirements
  • Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted: Infrequent
  • Lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36”: Infrequent
  • Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead: Infrequent
  • Exert up to 50 lbs. of force: Frequent
    • Examples:
      • Transfer 100 lb. non-ambulatory patient = 50 lbs. force
      • Push 400 lb. patient in wheelchair on carpet = 20 lbs. force
      • Push patient stretcher one-handed = 25 lbs. force
• Vision & Sensory
  • Maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes): Continuous
  • Recognize objects (near/far): Continuous
  • Color discrimination: Continuous
  • Depth perception: Continuous
  • Peripheral vision: Continuous
  • Hearing acuity (with correction): Continuous
  • Tactile sensory function: Continuous
  • Gross motor with fine motor coordination: Continuous
  • Selected Positions:
    • Olfactory (smell) function: Continuous
    • Respirator use qualification: Continuous
• Work Environment & Conditions
  • Effective stress management: Continuous
  • Rotating shifts: Frequent
  • Overtime as required: Frequent
  • Latex-safe environment: Continuous

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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