About this opportunity
GovernmentJobs.com lists this Emergency Medical Services (EMS) opportunity in lexington, South Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Responsibilities
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Ensure inspections, investigations, training, education, and other Emergency Medical Services section tasks are carried out in accordance with applicable guidelines and regulations.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
State Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and work experience that is directly related to the area of employment. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required work experience. Agency Additional Requirements: A valid driver's license. Excellent written and oral skills. Five (5) years' experience as a Paramedic or a bachelor's degree and two (2) years of experience as a Paramedic. Must be certified as a SC Paramedic and National Registry Paramedic or eligible to obtain National Registry Paramedic credential within one (1) year of hire. Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring. Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of modern concepts of emergency patient care. Proficient with basic and advanced life support systems in the field. Able to relate principles of emergency care and equipment use in the pre hospital emergency setting, establish and maintain working relationships with the regulated community, communicate effectively, and interpret and apply rules and regulations.
Additional Comments
EEO: The Department of Public Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Applicants needing accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.
STATE DISASTER PLAN: In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, Department of Public Health employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.
DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.
The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
15 days Sick Leave per year
13 Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
Retirement benefit choices *
State Retirement Plan ( SCRS )
State Optional Retirement Program ( State ORP )
*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.
HYBRID WORK: The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after 12 months of employment for approved positions.
Worksite address
lexington, SC, 29071, US
Who can apply
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