Paramedic — On-Call with Overtime & $5k Signing Bonus

Harford County; Forest Hill (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Overtime pay (built-in)

Job summary

Harford County Government is seeking a Paramedic to provide First Aid, Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) in pre-hospital settings, operating EMS vehicles and delivering care under Maryland protocols.

The position offers a salary range of $44,941 to $121,736 with built‑in overtime and a $5,000 signing bonus, contingent on probation. Requires Maryland Licensed Paramedic, CHO, current ALS, and a Class C license.

Qualifications

• Two years of emergency care experience
• Maryland Licensed Paramedic (Required)
• Current ALS Certification (Required)

Responsibilities

• Communicates with dispatchers to coordinate patient care
• Maintains and operates EMS vehicles and equipment
• Administers drugs under physician direction
• Assesses illness/injury and prioritizes care
• Completes patient care documentation before shift end
• Participates in QA responses and records
• Observes and reports patient condition to physicians
• Immobilizes patients for transport
• Adheres to safety policies and Maryland laws
• Coordinates with EMS, police, and fire personnel

Skills

Decision making

Organizational skills

Multitasking

ALS & BLS knowledge

Communication

Documentation

Emergency vehicle operation

Clinical judgment

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Harford County Government is seeking a Paramedic to provide First Aid, Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) in pre-hospital settings, operating EMS vehicles and delivering care under Maryland protocols.

The position offers a salary range of $44,941 to $121,736 with built‑in overtime and a $5,000 signing bonus, contingent on probation. Requires Maryland Licensed Paramedic, CHO, current ALS, and a Class C license.