Employment Opportunities at Florence County EMS - Updated
3-10-2008
Florence County EMS is a department of Florence County government. As such, all applications for employment are processed through the Florence County Personnel Department. Applications are then forwarded to the appropriate department. Florence County is an equal opportunity employer, and abides by the provisions of the American Disabilities Act. All job requirements are subject to consideration of reasonably accommodating individuals with disabilities. The Personnel Department can be contacted directly at (843) 665-3054.
Florence County EMS responds to approximately 15,000 calls a year and currently operates 7 full-time ALS ambulances from 6 stations, staffed with a paramedic Crew Chief and a crew member EMT-Basic, Intermediate, or Paramedic. We also operate one paramedic in-house at a local Rescue Squad. Two Crew Chiefs per shift are Senior Crew Chiefs, and are in charge of a specific physical station across shifts. The majority of the Senior Crewchiefs have over 15 years in at the service. The Shift Supervisor is a Senior Paramedic who responds, as necessary backup, or to assume command over large scale operations. All Shift Supervisors have over 20 years in at the service. Also available for call-back are employees trained in Special Operations (SPECOPS).
The service is a progressive Advanced Life Support (ALS) system with liberal standing orders. Our main operations area is in Florence, a 7,500 square foot Headquarters, crew station, training facility, and central supply. We have a large substation in Lake City. Also there are stations in West Florence, East Florence on the campus of Francis Marion University, Pamplico, and Olanta. In the West Florence area, the new station for Medic 3 opened September 10, 2004. The new Olanta station opened in November 2004.. The service and the employees are very active on the state, regional, and local level in areas of PIER, training, SC EMS Association, SC EMS Educators Association, and regionally with the Pee Dee Regional EMS Association. Employees are active in the community with public education, safety, EMS children's programs, and training of the general public. In-house training is based around the SC DHEC In-Service Training program for re-certification for employees who are EMT, EMT-I, or EMT-P's. In-house certification for training levels of provider and instructor in CPR, BTLS, PALS, PEPP, ACLS are provided as part of continuing education. The service is looking for motivated, self-starter, career oriented individuals.
Full time shifts on ambulances are a 24 hours on, 48 hours off, shift schedule. Paramedics stationed at rescue squads operate from 0700 - 1700 during the week. Part-time employees work no set hours, and are not guaranteed a minimum of hours at this time. Inservice training time for re-certification is mandatory, and is paid for.
If you were certified in another state, moved to South Carolina, and wish to obtain a SC EMT, EMT-I, or EMT-P certification to enable you to become employed? Documentation is available at for this, as well as other information related to these certifications in South Carolina on the SC DHEC Website.
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| Grade 19 | EMT-Basic (Crew Member) Part Time | $7.69/hour | |
| Grade 19 | EMT-Intermediate (Crew Member) Part Time | $7.94/hour | |
| Grade 19 | EMT-Paramedic (Crew Member) Part Time | $10.61/hour | |
| Grade 19 | EMT-Basic (Crew Member) | $25,584 | |
| Grade 19 | EMT-Intermediate (Crew Member) | $26,436 | |
| Grade 19 | EMT-Paramedic (Crew Member) | $35,320 | $56,845 |
| Grade 21 | Crew Chief - paramedic required | $38,218 | $56,845 |
| Grade 22 | Senior Crew Chief - paramedic required | $39,668 | $59,018 |
| Grade 25 | Shift Supervisor - paramedic required | $44,016 | $65,541 |
EMT-Basic starting salary is 72% of what a paramedic
crewmember is.
EMT-Intermediate starting salary is 75% of what a paramedic crewmember
is.
Upon attaining certification as a Paramedic, pay automatically
increases to
$35,320
Human Resources Job Descriptions are available here.
The following positions are open at this time:
(green background denotes currently open position, gray background
denotes closed
position)
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Crewmember Full-Time
March 2008 |
| Crewmember Full-Time
February 2007 Function: Under regular supervision, must be mentally and physically capable of responding to emergency calls promptly, providing patient's quality medical treatment and transportation to appropriate medical facilities. Completes required records and performs routine maintenance on equipment and vehicles. Exercises judgment in all situations and ensures prompt response to emergencies. Minimum Training and Experience: Requires a high school diploma and EMT certification supplemented by five to eleven months of EMS experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. EMT Basic and Intermediate certifications will be accepted, however they will be considered less than minimum requirements. Must be in good physical health. Must posses a valid state driver's license. Applicants are required to furnish an acceptable 10-year driving history, at their expense, at the time of the interview. applicants who fail to provide the required driving history will not be considered qualified. Crewmember Detailed Job Description is available here Applications will be accepted in the Florence County Personnel Office, Room 103, City-County Complex, Florence, SC, until the positions are filled. Applications are taken from 8:30am to 4:30pm. Phone: (843) 665-3054 or 1-800-523-3577 Jobline: 1-843-676-8710 TDD: 1-843-665-3067 All job requirements are subject to consideration of reasonably accommodating individuals with disabilities |
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Manager Under limited supervision, performs administrative and supervisory work in assisting witht he planning, organization, and direction of the operations and activitries of the Emergency medical Services Deportment. Work involves serviing as second in command of the Emergency Medical Services Department; handling with sole responsibility the day-to-day operations of the department; overseeing all functions related to fleet maintenance, procurement of both disposable and non-disposable medical equipment, developing specifications for the purchase of new ambulances and the remount and refurbish of existing unint, and will oversee the department's electronic filed patient care reporting system and the AVL\GIS mapping systems; and assisting the department head with the development of the annuyal buydget and in the absence of the department head may exercise the full authority of the department head. Reports to the Director of Emergency Medical Services. Operations Manager detailed job description is availlable here Applications will be accepted in the Florence County Personnel Office, Room 103, City-County Complex, Florence, SC, beginning Monday, September 27, 2005, until the positions are filled.. Applications are taken from 8:30am to 4:30pm. Phone: (843) 665-3054 or 1-800-523-3577 Jobline: 1-843-676-8710 TDD: 1-843-665-3067 All job requirements are subject to consideration of reasonably accommodating individuals with disabilities. |
| Crewmember
Part-time and Full-Time September 27, 2005 Function: Under regular supervision, must be mentally and physically capable of responding to emergency calls promptly, providing patient's quality medical treatment and transportation to appropriate medical facilities. Completes required records and performs routine maintenance on equipment and vehicles. Exercises judgment in all situations and ensures prompt response to emergencies. Minimum Training and Experience: Requires a high school diploma and EMT certification supplemented by five to eleven months of EMS experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. EMT Basic and Intermediate certifications will be accepted, however they will be considered less than minimum requirements. Must be in good physical health. Must posses a valid state driver's license. Applicants are required to furnish an acceptable 10-year driving history, at their expense, at the time of the interview. applicants who fail to provide the required driving history will not be considered qualified. Crewmember Detailed Job Description is available here Applications will be accepted in the Florence County
Personnel Office, Room 103, City-County Complex, Florence, SC,
beginning Monday, September 27, 2005, until the positions are
filled.. Applications are taken from 8:30am to 4:30pm. |
| Crewmember
Part-time September 27, 2004 Function: Under regular supervision, must be mentally and physically capable of responding to emergency calls promptly, providing patient's quality medical treatment and transportation to appropriate medical facilities. Completes required records and performs routine maintenance on equipment and vehicles. Exercises judgment in all situations and ensures prompt response to emergencies. Minimum Training and Experience: Requires a high school diploma and EMT certification supplemented by five to eleven months of EMS experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. EMT Basic and Intermediate certifications will be accepted, however they will be considered less than minimum requirements. Must be in good physical health. Must posses a valid state driver's license. Applicants are required to furnish an acceptable 10-year driving history, at their expense, at the time of the interview. applicants who fail to provide the required driving history will not be considered qualified. Crewmember Detailed Job Description is available here Applications will be accepted in the Florence County
Personnel Office, Room 103, City-County Complex, Florence, SC,
beginning Monday, September 27, 2004, until the positions are
filled.. Applications are taken from 8:30am to 4:30pm. |
| Crewmember
- March 8, 2004 - Part time and Full Time Function: Under regular supervision, must be mentally and physically capable of responding to emergency calls promptly, providing patient's quality medical treatment and transportation to appropriate medical facilities. Completes required records and performs routine maintenance on equipment and vehicles. Exercises judgment in all situations and ensures prompt response to emergencies. Crewmember Detailed Job Description is available here Applications will be accepted in the Florence County
Personnel Office, Room 103, City-County Complex, Florence, SC,
beginning Monday, March 8, 2004, until April 2, 2004. Applications are
taken from 8:30am to 4:30pm. |
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Crewmember
- July 20, 2003 - Several Part Time and One Full Time
positions Function: Under regular supervision, must be mentally and physically capable of responding to emergency calls promptly, providing patient's quality medical treatment and transportation to appropriate medical facilities. Completes required records and performs routine maintenance on equipment and vehicles. Exercises judgment in all situations and ensures prompt response to emergencies. Crewmember Detailed Job Description is available here Applications will be accepted in the Florence County
Personnel Office, Room 103, City-County Complex, Florence, SC,
beginning Monday, July 20, 2003. Applications are taken from 8:30am
to 4:30pm. |
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Crewmember
- April 25, 2003 - May 17, 2003 - Part time and
Full Time positions Function: Under regular supervision, must be mentally and physically capable of responding to emergency calls promptly, providing patient's quality medical treatment and transportation to appropriate medical facilities. Completes required records and performs routine maintenance on equipment and vehicles. Exercises judgment in all situations and ensures prompt response to emergencies. Crewmember Detailed Job Description is available here |
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Crewmember
- August 28 - September 13, 2002 - Part time and Full Time
positions Function: Under regular supervision, must be mentally and physically capable of responding to emergency calls promptly, providing patient's quality medical treatment and transportation to appropriate medical facilities. Completes required records and performs routine maintenance on equipment and vehicles. Exercises judgment in all situations and ensures prompt response to emergencies. Crewmember Detailed Job Description is available here |
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Crewmember
- June 6-21, 2002 Function: Under regular supervision, must be mentally and physically capable of responding to emergency calls promptly, providing patient's quality medical treatment and transportation to appropriate medical facilities. Completes required records and performs routine maintenance on equipment and vehicles. Exercises judgment in all situations and ensures prompt response to emergencies. Crewmember Detailed Job Description is available here |
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Crewmember
- May 8-21, 2002 Function: Under regular supervision, must be mentally and physically capable of responding to emergency calls promptly, providing patient's quality medical treatment and transportation to appropriate medical facilities. Completes required records and performs routine maintenance on equipment and vehicles. Exercises judgment in all situations and ensures prompt response to emergencies. Crewmember Detailed Job Description is available here |
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Crewmember
- May 6-14, 2002 Function: Under regular supervision, must be mentally and physically capable of responding to emergency calls promptly, providing patient's quality medical treatment and transportation to appropriate medical facilities. Completes required records and performs routine maintenance on equipment and vehicles. Exercises judgment in all situations and ensures prompt response to emergencies. Crewmember Detailed Job Description is available here |
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Crewmember -
(Part-time) December 15-31, 2001 Function: Under regular supervision, must be mentally and physically capable of responding to emergency calls promptly, providing patient's quality medical treatment and transportation to appropriate medical facilities. Completes required records and performs routine maintenance on equipment and vehicles. Exercises judgment in all situations and ensures prompt response to emergencies. Crewmember Detailed Job Description is available here |
| Crewmember
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(Part-time) December 15-31, 2001 Function: Under regular supervision, must be mentally and physically capable of responding to emergency calls promptly, providing patient's quality medical treatment and transportation to appropriate medical facilities. Completes required records and performs routine maintenance on equipment and vehicles. Exercises judgment in all situations and ensures prompt response to emergencies. Crewmember Detailed Job Description is available here |
| Crew Chief -
March 14-22, 2000 (CLOSED) Function: Under regular supervision, must be mentally and physically capable of responding to emergency calls promptly, providing patient's quality medical treatment and transportation to appropriate medical facilities. Completes required records. Provides instruction and leadership to co-workers and subordinates. Reports to the Shift Supervisor and/or other supervisors as assigned. Crew Chief Detailed Job Description is available here |
| Crewmember -
(Part-time) February 7-22, 2000 (CLOSED) Function: Under regular supervision, must be mentally and physically capable of responding to emergency calls promptly, providing patient's quality medical treatment and transportation to appropriate medical facilities. Completes required records and performs routine maintenance on equipment and vehicles. Exercises judgment in all situations and ensures prompt response to emergencies. Crewmember Detailed Job Description is available here Human Resources Job Descriptions are available here. |