Job Description

The Paramedic is an essential position accountable for administering basic and advanced life support and stabilization procedures to patients at the accident or illness scene, and during transport to medical facilities. It is the expectation that the Paramedic will exemplify the highest professional standards and continuously fosters an enriching, supportive and dynamic team environment.

• This position involves delivering the highest quality of emergency medical care at the basic or advanced life support level, in accordance with department protocols and policies as well as York County requirements to optimize EMS response throughout the community.
• The position always maintains safety, optimizes clinical care and deliveries exceptional professionalism and customer service to everyone.
• This position performs routine duties in connection with daily operations necessitating detailed multi-tasking, timely documentation and driving specially equipped emergency vehicles that will require a high level of competence utilizing a wide variety of technology and software.
• This duty involves the ability to understand and apply the principles of prospective, concurrent, and retrospective quality review and feedback.
• Performs related duties as required.

• Required:
  • Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
  • Licensure/Certification:
    • South Carolina Paramedic certification required
    • Nationally Registered Paramedic certification within one year of employment
    • AHA BLS required, must be obtained within 7 days of hire
    • AHA ACLS required within orientation period
    • PALS or PEPP required within orientation period
    • Valid Driver’s License
    • NIMS compliant with Incident Command/Incident Management within orientation period
      • 100, 200, 700, 800 within orientation period

• Preferred:
  • Education: Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
  • Experience: At least two years full time experience as a 911 EMS provider preferred



Piedmont Medical Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Piedmont Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status