Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Pediatric Transport Team
- Location
- Charleston
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
Job Description Summary Join the elite MUSC Pediatric Critical Care Transport Team and play a vital role in delivering advanced care to critically ill neonatal and pediatric patients. As an EMT, you’ll collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team—including Pediatric Flight Nurses and Respiratory Therapists—aboard a fully equipped, dual-mission critical care ground ambulance. This role emphasizes clinical excellence, safety, and compassionate service, while supporting MUSC’s mission to provide world-class pediatric care. This will be a primarily nights, every other weekend, tracked schedule at the Medicare base in North Charleston. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC000516 CHS - Meducare Flight Activities Fund (SJCH) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-22 Scheduled Weekly Hours 36 Work Shift Rotating (United States of America) Job Description Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in the state of South Carolina.
- NREMT certification required.
- Valid driver’s license required.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA or equivalent (e.g., ARC CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider).
Preferred:
- 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.
Key Responsibilities:
- Safely drive and maintain the pediatric critical care ambulance.
- Assist flight crew in minimizing lift time by efficiently loading and unloading equipment.
- Ensure safe ground transport of the team and equipment following patient hand-off.
- Maintain cleanliness, readiness, and functionality of all vehicle equipment and supplies.
- Participate in community outreach and educational programs hosted by MUSC.
- Uphold MUSC's standards of professionalism, teamwork, and patient-centered care.
- Complete all mandatory certifications and ongoing training as directed by the Transport Manager and Medical Director.
Additional Job Description Physical Requirements
• Mobility & Posture
- Mobility & Posture
• Manual Dexterity & Strength
- Manual Dexterity & Strength
• Lifting & Force Requirements
- Lifting & Force Requirements
• Vision & Sensory
- Vision & Sensory
- Selected Positions:
- Olfactory (smell) function: Continuous
- Respirator use qualification: Continuous
• Work Environment & Conditions
- Work Environment & Conditions
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
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Posted 17 Sept 2026 · checked 31 Oct 2026 · Report this job