Details
- Department: Emergency Medical Services
- Salary: Starting At $54,111.96
- Announcement Date: 09/16/2026
Description
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responds to emergency calls; requests additional resources for the control of incidents as required; ensures safety at the scene.
Performs Advanced EMT life support duties as a member of an emergency medical team.
Provides basic life support and emergency care to the sick and injured; determines nature and extent of injuries and illnesses and assists in making decisions regarding proper courses of action; assists in lifting and carrying patients in and out of ambulance, and transports patients to appropriate medical facility.
Performs such duties as CPR, immobilization and bandaging, wound treatment, control of bleeding, treatment of shock, monitoring vital signs, oxygen administration, sterile suctioning, assisting in childbirth, initial burn and poisoning treatment, and others as permitted according to certification; maintains constant awareness of patient condition; identifies and relays diagnostic signs to medical personnel while in route to medical facility; reports verbally and in writing to emergency room personnel upon arrival.
Assists with extrication and other rescue procedures as necessary.
Our Total Compensation Package includes:
Compensation – competitive pay, based on qualifications
Comprehensive State Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance
SC State Retirement Plan/Pension
Life Insurance
Long-term Disability
Deferred Compensation 401K Plans
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Spending Account (MSA)
Public Loan Forgiveness Program (Student Loan Forgiveness Program)
13 Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation and Sick Time, Plus 2 Personal Days
Employee Assistance Program
Professional Development/Training
Fairfield County is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), or national origin. The department prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), or national origin.
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