Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) I Job at MUSC Health in Columbia

Job Description: SummaryResponsible for the interfacility ground transport of critically ill and injured pediatric patients. The care includes basic assessment, stabilization and preparation for ambulance transport within guidelines established by DPH and MUSC protocols, in collaboration with other members of the team. The EMT is primarily responsible for driving the ambulance and maintaining cleanliness and functionality of all vehicle equipment and supplies. As part of the team, the EMT may be asked to participate in hospital-based or flight program-based community outreach and education programs. The EMT is expected to uphold MUSC’s standards of professionalism and complete all mandatory certifications and ongoing training as directed by the Clinical Manager, Medical Director or Training Officer. EntityMedical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker TypeEmployee Worker Sub-TypeRegular Cost CenterCC000516 CHS - Meducare Flight Activities Fund (SJCH) Pay Rate TypeHourly Pay GradeHealth-22 Scheduled Weekly Hours36 Work ShiftRotating (United States of America) Minimum QualificationsEducation: High School Diploma or Equivalent Work Experience: 0-6months. National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) EMT or Advanced EMT Certification. Ability to possess and maintain a South Carolina Emergency Medical Technician Basic or Advanced EMT Certification. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required. Physical RequirementsMobility & PostureStanding: 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: FrequentManual Dexterity & StrengthPinching 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): FrequentLifting & Force RequirementsLift/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: FrequentVision & SensoryMaintain 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: ContinuousSelected PositionsOlfactory (smell) function: Continuous Respirator use qualification: ContinuousWork Environment & ConditionsEffective stress management: Continuous Rotating shifts: Frequent Overtime as required: Frequent Latex-safe environment: ContinuousAdditional Job DescriptionResponsible for the interfacility ground transport of critically ill and injured pediatric patients. The care includes basic assessment, stabilization and preparation for ambulance transport within guidelines established by DPH and MUSC protocols, in collaboration with other members of the team. The EMT is primarily responsible for driving the ambulance and maintaining cleanliness and functionality of all vehicle equipment and supplies. As part of the team, the EMT may be asked to participate in hospital-based or flight program-based community outreach and education programs. The EMT is expected to uphold MUSC’s standards of professionalism and complete all mandatory certifications and ongoing training as directed by the Clinical Manager, Medical Director or Training Officer. If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees