Paramedic- Department of Fire and EMS

Carroll County Government, MD; Westminster (MD); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible schedules including 24 hours

Comprehensive medical plans

Pension, 401k, and 457

Generous paid time off

13 Paid Holidays

Tuition assistance

Résumé du poste

Carroll County Government seeks a Paramedic to support emergency response efforts, provide advanced life support guidance, and apply EMS protocols in crisis situations. The role emphasizes quick, calm decision-making to balance medical needs and execute critical actions for patient care.

The position requires clinical field experience, Maryland Paramedic certification or NREMT, and several safety-related courses. Flexible scheduling is offered as part of a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Validated Paramedic field experience required.
• MD Class C non-commercial driver's license required.
• Paramedic certification (Maryland) or NREMT Paramedic or Cardiac Rescue Technician.
• Hazardous Materials Operations or Awareness training required.
• Emergency Vehicle Operator course training required.
• NIMS 100, 200, 700, and 800 training completed.

Connaissances

EMS protocols

Decision making

Calm under pressure

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Paramedic certification (Maryland) or NREMT Paramedic

Class C driver’s license

Hazardous Materials Operations or Awareness

Emergency Vehicle Operator course (MFRI or equivalent)

NIMS 100/200/700/800

Description du poste

The Paramedic plays a crucial role in the emergency response of Carroll County Government. You will respond to emergency situations with calm, quick actions. We are looking for a strong understanding of EMS protocols capable of helping citizens and basic life support providers through crisis. Your day-to-day will include important decisions to balance medical needs, overtake challenges, and take critical actions to provide advanced life support and guidance on emergency medical procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education diploma (GED)
• Validated Paramedic field experience
• Class C non-commercial driver's license
• Cardiac Rescue Technician, Paramedic certification (Maryland), or National Registry (NREMT) Paramedic
• Hazardous Material Operations or Hazardous Material Awareness course (MFRI or equivalent)
• Emergency Vehicle Operator course (MFRI, VFIS, or equivalent)
• NIMS 100, 200, 700, & 800

Why You Will Love Working at Carroll County Government

• Flexible schedules including 24 hours on, 72 hours off. Ability for unlimited swaps
• Comprehensive, no deductible medical plans including prescription and vision coverage, low-cost dental plan, and County paid basic life insurance
• Pension, 401k, and 457 Retirement Accounts
• Generous paid time off
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Up to $9,000 in Tuition Assistance per fiscal year