Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Pediatric Transport Team

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• • Mobility & Posture

  Standing: Continuous, Sitting: Continuous, Walking: Continuous, climbing stairs: Infrequent, working indoors: Continuous, working outdoors (temperature extremes): Infrequent, working from elevated areas: Frequent, working in confined/cramped spaces: Frequent, Kneeling: Infrequent, bending at the waist: Continuous, Twisting at the waist: Frequent, Squatting: Frequent

  • Manual Dexterity & Strength

  Pinching operations: Frequent, Gross motor use (fingers/hands): Continuous, Firm grasping (fingers/hands): Continuous, Fine manipulation (fingers/hands): Continuous, reaching overhead: Frequent, Reaching in all directions: Continuous, Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders): Continuous, Full use of both legs: Continuous, Balance & coordination (lower extremities): Frequent.

  • Lifting & Force Requirements

  Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted: Infrequent, Lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36”: Infrequent, Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead: Infrequent, Exert up to 50 lbs. of force: Frequent

  • Vision & Sensory

  Maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes): Continuous, Recognize objects (near/far): Continuous, Color discrimination: Continuous, Depth perception: Continuous, Peripheral vision: Continuous, Hearing acuity (with correction): Continuous, Tactile sensory function: Continuous, Gross motor with fine motor coordination: Continuous.

  • Selected Positions:
    • Olfactory (smell) function: Continuous
    • Respirator use qualification: Continuous
  • Work Environment & Conditions

  Effective stress management: Continuous, Rotating shifts: Frequent, Overtime as required: Frequent, Latex-safe environment: Continuous.

  If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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• At least 1 year of EMT experience (preferred but not required).

This will be a primarily nights, every other weekend, tracked schedule at the Medicare base in North Charleston.

Provide safe and effective ground transport for neonatal and pediatric patients requiring critical care. As a vital member of the pediatric transport team, you'll participate in all aspects of patient care during assessment, treatment, packaging, and transfer. Operate and maintain MUSC’s specialized dual-mission Freightliner ambulance, capable of transporting two patient types and accommodating up to eight providers.

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  Safely drive and maintain the pediatric critical care ambulance.

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  Assist flight crew in minimizing lift time by efficiently loading and unloading equipment.

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  Ensure safe ground transport of the team and equipment following patient hand-off.

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  Maintain cleanliness, readiness, and functionality of all vehicle equipment and supplies.

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  Participate in community outreach and educational programs hosted by MUSC.

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  Uphold MUSC's standards of professionalism, teamwork, and patient-centered care.

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  Complete all mandatory certifications and ongoing training as directed by the Transport Manager and Medical Director.