Emergency Medical Technician - Fire Department

** salary range:*****$44.018.26 - $62,730.55 / annually
*** the city offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, ad&d, and fsa plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here:
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** job summary:
** an emergency medical technician receives academic and field training in providing medical treatment at the scene of an accident or illness by analyzing and taking command of patient care with full responsibility for the patient until the patient is transported to a medical facility and is relieved into the care of proper medical staff. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities.incumbents

receive close supervision from an advanced life support provider or an emergency medical services officer and medical direction from an online physician. Employees in this class work rotating shifts including nights, weekends and holidays. Work is performed at the scene of medical emergencies, major traffic and other accidents, natural and man-made disasters where there is exposure to hazardous situations and emotionally traumatic events.

Work requires strenuous physical activity such as lifting, climbing and bending.
** minimum qualifications:
** on or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:
** education:
** have graduated from an accredited high school or possession of a ged certificate on or before the date of the structured interview. Candidates for positions in this class must be 18 years of age and a united states citizen or a resident alien at the time of application.
** licenses, registrations, and certificates:
** have a valid maryland class c noncommercial driver's license or an equivalent driver's license and eligible to obtain a baltimore city driver’s permit.current basic life support certification as an emergency medical technician (emt) or equivalent from the national registry of emergency medical technician.orcurrent certification as a maryland emergency medical technician (emt), or equivalent, from the maryland institute for emergency medical services systems (miemss).
** note:*
* ** you must upload a copy of your valid driver’s license and clear copy of your educational certifications, ems license , with application at the time of applying.*
* ** provisional driver’s license are not acceptable.
**** Final date to receive applications:*
* * please submit your application no later than 12:00 am on the closing date to be eligible for consideration.
*** knowledge, skills, & abilities:*
* • ability to read, speak and comprehend the english language.
• ability to learn how drive an ambulance and operate equipment safely under emergency and non-emergency situations and to ensure that they are maintained in serviceable condition.
• ability to complete and pass the fire department respiratory protection program (fit test).
• ability to learn how to administer first-aid and related emergency medical techniques.
• ability to learn how to maintain ambulances and emergency equipment in serviceable condition.
• ability to learn how to and respond to emergencies quickly and appropriately under stressful conditions.
• ability to how to learn to compose narrative reports and complete forms clearly, legibly and accurately.
• ability to follow written and oral directions and the orders of superiors.
• ability to learn how to analyze emergency situations…