Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Job Description:

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Description

Description

The motto of Charleston County EMS 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.

Charleston County offers a full complement of benefits including:

• 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 RANGE BASED ON CERTIFICATION LEVEL
EMT Basic: $19.52 per hour
Advanced EMT: $20.10 per hour
OPEN UNTIL FILLED - APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY

Please see below for 2025 start dates that coincide with our EMT new hire orientation classes:

• May 2, 2025
• July 11, 2025
• September 19, 2025
• October 31, 2025

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.

Duties and Responsibilities

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

Minimum Qualifications

Required certifications and licensure: (please attach to your application)

• 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)
• Must possess a valid South Carolina driver’s license with clean driving prior to start date

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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

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.

Charleston County offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including but not limited to:

• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Optional Life and Disability Insurance
• Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• Annual and Sick Leave
• Fourteen (14) recognized Holidays
• South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
• Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable)
• Optional Deferred Compensation Program
• Longevity and Merit Pay Increases
• Optional Federal Credit Union Membership
• Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Well-being Program

For more information, visit our benefits page.

Salary:

$19.52 Hourly