Paramedic- Entry Level

Baltimore County; Maryland; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore County is hiring a Paramedic to deliver essential life support and emergency medical care in the field. You will respond to incidents, administer medications, and transport patients to the hospital while documenting care and maintaining equipment.

The position requires Maryland Paramedic credentials, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays. A recruitment bonus of $5,000 is offered with staged payments over 24 months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or state equivalent.
• Possession of Maryland Paramedic license, or Maryland Cardiac Rescue Technician license, or National Registry Paramedic certification; MD Intermediate/99 or NR certification acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic and advanced life support to sick, injured, or convalescent persons.
• Administer medications intravenously, intramuscularly, subcutaneously and orally.
• Evaluate patients and assist in safe transportation to medical facilities.
• Maintain logs, reports, and equipment; drive ambulance when required.

Skills

Basic life support

Advanced life support

Patient transport

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Maryland Paramedic license

Maryland Cardiac Rescue Technician license

National Registry Paramedic certification

Job description

Pay Schedule V, Salary Grade 14F

This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.

Recruitment and Advancement Bonus

The Department will initiate a recruitment and advancement bonus of $5,000 for Paramedics.

The bonus will be paid in increments of $1,250 at the intervals of 6 months, 12 months, 18 months and 24 months from the date of hire.

Paramedics hired or incumbent employees advanced under this program must maintain their ALS certification and function in Baltimore County for a minimum of five (5) years from the date of hire.

Requirements

You must meet the following requirements:

1. Be in good standing at current employer with no pending internal investigations.
2. Have a high school diploma, GED, or state accredited equivalent.
3. Be at least 18 years of age at time of application.
4. Have a valid non-provisional, driver's license.
5. Have less than 4 points on driving record.

Additional Mandatory Steps to be Completed

1. Pass a skills test.
2. Pass the physical ability examination.
3. Pass the oral interview(s).
4. Complete a comprehensive background investigation.
5. Pass a psychological examination, physical, and medical; including a drug test; and
6. Abstain from the use of tobacco products during the duration of employment.

Under general supervision, provides basic and advanced life support to sick, injured or convalescent persons.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Performs basic and advanced life support measures, including invasive procedures, and other emergency medical care to sick, injured or convalescent persons at the site of the incident and en‑route to the hospital or other destination.
• Performs emergency and non‑emergency procedures at a potentially hazardous scene, which may include threats to a provider’s physical and/or respiratory health. Administers medications intravenously, intramuscularly, subcutaneously and orally.
• Commands a medic unit.
• Evaluates electrocardiograms and performs emergency and non‑emergency moves at the scene.
• Uses patient carrying devices and transfers patients to the ambulance. Subdues violent patients.
• May drive ambulance, and other departmental apparatus in emergency mode, using knowledge and skill in driving to avoid sudden motions detrimental to patients.
• Uses light duty rescue equipment when necessary.
• Prepares and maintains logs and reports.
• Maintains ambulance, medic unit, first aid equipment, and living quarters.
• Participates in specialized training courses.
• Assists in cleaning and maintaining quarters and station grounds to provide a safe and pleasant working environment for station personnel.
• Performs critical, time‑sensitive, complex problem solving during physical exertion in stressful, hazardous environments.
• May assist in the saving of lives and property and in extinguishing fires.
• Participates in drills and other training activities.

EXAMPLES OF OTHER DUTIES

Performs other related duties as required.

(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)

Training and Experience:

Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent, plus possession of a Maryland Paramedic license, a Maryland Cardiac Rescue Technician license, or National Registry Paramedic certification; a Maryland Intermediate/99 certification; or a confirmation letter of successful completion of the cognitive and psychomotor examination from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians for Maryland Intermediate/99.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level):j

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of basic and advanced life support.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of emergency medical care.
• Knowledge of the use and care of emergency medical instruments and equipment.
• Skill in providing basic life support services.
• Skill in performing pulmonary and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Skill in carrying and transporting patients.
• Possesses great communication skills.
• Possesses navigational and driving skills.
• Ability to provide advanced life support, patient assessment, and injury treatment services.
• Ability to command a medic unit.
• Ability to prepare and maintain logs and reports.
• Ability to learn and follow County and departmental rules, regulations, and operating procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to act calmly and decisively in emergency situations.
• Ability to assist in fire suppression, fire prevention, and emergency rescue operations.
• Ability to operate departmental vehicles, apparatus, and equipment during emergency and non-emergency conditions.
• Ability to perform critical time‑sensitive, complex problem solving during physical exertion in stressful, hazardous environments.
• Ability to perform all duties while wearing personal protective equipment, including self‑contained breathing apparatus, during potentially hazardous environments.

Physical Requirements:

Persons appointed to this classification must be able to safely perform the duties of the position without posing a threat to the health or safety of themselves or others. This includes the ability to perform duties when wearing essential personal protective equipment including self‑contained breathing apparatus. After accepting an appointment to a position within this classification, all candidates will be required to pass a physical examination.

Character Requirements:

Persons appointed to this classification must be of good moral character and emotionally stable as determined by a comprehensive background investigation and a drug test.

Licenses and Certificates:

Possession of a National Registry Paramedic certification, Maryland Intermediate/99 certification, Maryland Paramedic license, Maryland Cardiac Rescue Technician license, or a confirmation letter of successful completion of the cognitive and psychomotor examination from the Maryland Intermediate/99 is required at the time of application.

Possession of a valid non-provisional driver’s license equivalent to a noncommercial, class C Maryland driver’s license is required at the time of application. Employees who possess the National Registry Paramedic or Maryland-Intermediate/99 certificate must obtain a Maryland Emergency; Medical Technician –Paramedic or Maryland Cardiac Rescue Technician certificate before completion of the Fire Rescue Academy.

Incumbents who do not successfully complete all requisite courses upon completion of the Fire‑Rescue Academy training program will be terminated.

Employees in this classification may be assigned to work on either a rotating or fixed shift basis, which will include nights, evenings, weekends and/or holidays. Employees in this classification are subject to call to duty in emergencies, and may be required to work overtime with little or no notice. Employees must maintain all required licenses and certifications and be able to function in Baltimore County throughout their employment.

Physical and Environmental Conditions:

The work of this classification entails the performance of heavy physical labor involving advanced life support services, emergency medical services, and fire suppression and rescue activities. Work requires exposure to potentially hazardous public safety activities.

Medical Examination and Comprehensive Background Investigation

Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, psychological evaluation, stress test, and drug screen, and a comprehensive background investigation which includes but is not limited to a criminal background check, driver’s license check, and fingerprinting.