Salary: $22.00 - $22.82 Hourly
Location : EMS- Headquarters, SC
Job Type: PART TIME
Department: EMS
Opening Date: 07/20/2026
Description
Job Title: Paramedic
Lancaster County is a county-based ALS emergency medical service. Our current shift runs on a 24/48 schedule. In January we will begin integrating into a 24/72 schedule. We have 8 stations and run 9 ALS units, 2 QRV's, and 4 12-Hour units. Our annual call volume runs over 20,300 calls. We offer State benefits including state retirement.
Examples of Duties
Summary
The Paramedic works within a family-oriented environment to deliver emergency care to the citizens and visitors of Lancaster County. As a Paramedic, you will work alongside other healthcare providers in the provision of Advanced Life Support (ALS) and customer service-focused care.
Typical Qualifications
Responsibilities & Scope of Work:
- Works as a team to successfully operate a single ambulance operation in the provision of Basic and Advanced Life Support services.
- Response, treatment, and transportation of patients in accordance with organizational policy, industry standards, and the provider's scope of practice.
- Compassionate care delivered with clinical excellence, and with customer service in mind.
- Project a professional image through positive community interactions, adherence to uniform standards, and customer service.
- Timely completion of patient care reports by end of shift.
- Completion of daily unit check sheets and assurance that equipment is on board and in working order and required quantities. Perform end of month check off sheets as well.
- Cleaning stations and units in accordance with policy.
Qualifications:
- Successful completion of an accredited Paramedic program
- South Carolina/National Registry Paramedic
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - or equivalent
- Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
- Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) - preferred
- NIMS 100, 200, 700, & 800
- EVOC/CEVO
- HAZMAT Awareness
- Valid Driver's License Record
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift, push, pull, and lift using safe techniques.
- Sit, stand, walk, etc. for long periods of time within 24-hour shift.
- Ability to work in extreme temperatures as well as environmental conditions.
- Ability to successfully mitigate stressful situations with co-workers, other healthcare providers, patients, and the public.
- Must successfully pass drug Screen, criminal background and motor vehicle record.
Equal Opportunity Employer