Emergency Medical Technician

Description

The closing date for applications is February 5th, 2025. (There will be separate postings for other new hire orientation dates.)

Applicants must be able to start on February 20, 2026 for our next Operations Orientation Class.

There will be separate job advertisements for future new hire orientation dates based on available vacancies at that time.

Charleston County EMS motto is “We Care”. We are an EMS system that relies on Innovation, Trust, Compassion, Respect and Dedication to provide empathetic and compassionate customer service and excellent medical care to our community of citizens and visitors. If you have the commitment to help others and want to have a career that makes a difference, now is your opportunity to join one of the finest EMS departments in the nation.

Charleston County EMS offers a variety of work schedules that are both static and dynamic. In our normal schedules, forced overtime is not used; although in times of disasters or high public demand, schedules and obligations may change.

• 3% longevity increases after years 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, with merit increases (rate set by County Council) annually thereafter based on performance evaluations
• Medical and dental benefits available for employee and family
• Retirement
• Deferred compensation available (including 401k and 457 plans)
• Optional life and disability coverage available

Hiring hourly rate based on certification level:
EMT Basic: $19.52 per hour
Advanced EMT: $20.10 per hour

Candidates must be able to: drive an emergency vehicle; have excellent communications skills (in person, over the radio/telephone, and written); work varying shift schedules including day shift, night shift, hybrid shifts including weekends and holidays; perform a wide variety of duties with accuracy and speed under pressure; provide patient care to the respective certification level; follow safety protocols and perform in a safe manner;

be able to understand navigation equipment and tools, including maps, and find locations within our response area; perform calmly in emergency situations; and other related duties as assigned.

• 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
• BLS (AHA or ASHI)
• High School Diploma or GED (College degree or transcript may be used)
• ICS course certifications 100, 200, 700, and 800 (Required within 3 months of hire)
• Valid South Carolina driver’s license with clean driving record prior to start date

Knowledge must include but is not limited to laws and regulations of US DOT, FCC, DEA and SCDHEC regarding the practice of emergency medical services, vehicle extrication and rescue principles, patient stabilization, medical terminology, and defensive driving techniques.

Manual dexterity permitting ability to operate specialized medical devices and other related equipment and to lift patients on a stretcher with weights up to 175 pounds; provide adequate visual evaluation of physical symptoms and medical conditions; read indicators of various emergency equipment; review a wide variety of written material; manipulate patients’ position to provide adequate physical evaluations; and drive County emergency vehicles.

EMT’s are responsible for providing patient care to the level of their certification. All employees are responsible for communicating appropriately, ensuring the readiness of vehicles and equipment, maintaining uniforms and stations, attending training, and following safety and medical guidelines.

Applications should be filled out completely with copies of all required certifications and documents uploaded/attached to the application. Any questions regarding the application or hiring process can be directed to 843‑202‑6700.

Charleston County Government