Emergency Medical Technician

About this role

<p data-pasted="true"><strong>Description:&nbsp;</strong></p><p>The motto of Charleston County EMS is “We Care”. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.&nbsp;</p><p>Charleston County offers a full complement of benefits including:</p><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li>3% longevity increases PER YEAR after years 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, with merit Increases (rates set by County Council) annually thereafter based on performance evaluations</li><li>Medical and dental benefits available for employee and family</li><li>Retirement</li><li>Deferred compensation available (including 401k and 457 plans)</li

Requirements

<p style="margin: 0; text-align: justify">Required certifications and licensure: <strong>(please attach to your application)</strong></p><p style="margin: 0; text-align: justify"><br></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt"><li>National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) EMT or Advanced EMT Certification</li><li>Ability to possess and maintain a South Carolina Emergency Medical Technician Basic or Advanced EMT Certification <em>(if licensed in another state, please include a copy of your current state license)</em></li><li>BLS (AHA or ASHI)</li><li>High School Diploma or GED (college degree or transcript may be used)</li><li>ICS course certifications 100, 200, 700 and 800 (Required within 3 months of hire)</li><li>Must possess a valid South Carolina driver’s license with clean dri